Freak weather ruins roads to the tune of £45M - Thurso
The cost of repairing the road damage caused by this summer's freak weather could be well over £45 million, the Liberal Democrats warned today.
26 Aug 2004
News
4X4 should not be a fashion accessory - Baker
Commenting on research published today showing that four wheel drives could have severe consequences on the environment, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
20 Aug 2004
Victorian infrastructure cannot cope with freak weather - Baker
Commenting on the Marine Conservation Society's call for warning signs on beaches to protect bathers from pollution caused by storms and flooding, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
20 Aug 2004
Local waste growth outpaces recycling bid - Chris Davies
The North West's mountain of untreated waste is still growing faster than the efforts of local councils to boost recycling, a local Euro-MP has claimed.
19 Aug 2004
Tyler reports from flood-hit North Cornwall
Reporting from the flash flood hit town of Boscastle in North Cornwall, local Liberal Democrat MP Paul Tyler said:
16 Aug 2004
WALES: Assembly Government doesn't know its grass from its gravel - Bates
The Labour Assembly Government's aim to promote development on brownfield land has been exposed as a sham by Welsh Liberal Democrat AM Mick Bates.
16 Aug 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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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!
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15 May 2024