Public will not be fooled by Toxic Tories' jump on green bandwagon - Baker
Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, has today attacked Michael Howard for "attempting to jump on the green bandwagon".
13 Sep 2004
News
Scotland: Finnie describes draft Environmental Assessment Bill
A draft Bill expected to be introduced into Parliament in January next year is designed to open the decision-making process on major plans to public comment, a conference was told today.
13 Sep 2004
Blair and Howard can't be trusted with stewardship of Britain's environment - Baker
On Monday 13th September the leader of the Conservatives, Michael Howard, will make a speech to the Environment Forum. This will be followed by a speech on climate change by the Prime Minister, Tony Blair, on Tuesday 14th September.
12 Sep 2004
Tories show true colours and they ain't green - Baker
Following David James recommendations to the Conservative Party that they slash spending on the environment agency and reduce its staff by 1,286 a 12% cut, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
9 Sep 2004
Scotland: Finnie comments on new environment standards for agriculture
Scotland's farmers will need to meet strict environmental conditions to qualify under new subsidy arrangements.
9 Sep 2004
Wales: Urgent clarification on GM commercialisation needed
A European Commission decision to make seventeen types of GM maize available for planting throughout the EU could have serious repercussions for Wales' GM free status, warns Mick Bates.
9 Sep 2004
Environment
Pippa becomes Liberal Democrat Energy Security and Net Zero Spokesperson
Pippa Heylings MP becomes Liberal Democrat Energy Security and Net Zero Spokesperson with vow to take take green issues to the heart of Westminster
YM
18 Sep 2024
Environment
Pippa addessses COP29 UK priorities debate
Pippa took part in the Commons debate in Westminster Hall on UK priorities for COP29, the UN climate change conference, on Sep 10th
YM
15 Sep 2024
Environment
Cambridgeshire MPs vote for action on Sewage Dumping, Cost of Living and NHS in King's Speech
In one of their first votes in Parliament, the new Liberal Democrat MPs for Cambridgeshire have voted in support of an amendment to the King's Speech which would see action taken on sewage dumping, cost of living and the NHS
YM
24 Jul 2024
Environment
Pippa Heylings celebrates Bathing Water designation: but now water companies must act
Pippa Heylings joined with Cam Valley Forum campaigners on Sunday 19th May for a swim to celebrate Sheep’s Green in Cambridge receiving a Bathing Water Designation
YM
30 May 2024
Environment
South Cambs MP Votes Against Law To Criminalise Water Companies For Sewage Spills
On Wednesday, Conservative MPs including South Cambs MP Anthony Browne voted against a new law which would have seen water companies in court for sewage spills.
YM
16 May 2024
Environment
Pippa recognised in environmental Power List
The 2024 ENDS Power List for politicians who have championed environmental causes has been published. It is a list of 50 politicians in the country and Pippa is honoured to be part of that list!
YM
15 May 2024