Consumers and farmers want choice - George
Commenting on the use of GM soya and maize for cattle feed in the UK's dairy industry, Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Food and Rural Affairs Secretary, said:
13 May 2004
News
Monsanto pull back is turning point in GM march - George
Commenting on announcements by US agri-chemical company Monsanto, that it will not try to market the world's first genetically modified wheat, Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Food and Rural Affairs Spokesperson, said:
11 May 2004
Energy Bill is wasted opportunity
Commenting ahead of today's debate on the Second Reading of the Energy Bill, Andrew Stunell MP, Liberal Democrat Energy Spokesman, said:
10 May 2004
Gridlocked Britain: Traffic figures up again - Thurso
Figures released today by the Department for Transport reveal that traffic on British roads is still rising, with overall traffic levels 1.8% higher in January to March this year, compared with the same period last year.
6 May 2004
Water regulator must not curtail environmental programmes - Doughty
Today's Environmental Audit Committee report, 'Water: the Periodic Review 2004 and the Environmental Programme', criticises Ofwat for trying to cut back water bills at the expense of environmental measures.
6 May 2004
UK emissions trading: Government cannot backtrack any further - Baker
Commenting on today's publication of the UK National Allocation Plan, in which the Government sets allowances for industry on emissions trading, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
6 May 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