Blair has nothing to say on environment - Baker
Commenting ahead of Tony Blair's attendance at the launch of The Climate Group, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
27 Apr 2004
News
Demand management and planning needed now to combat flooding - Baker
The Foresight Future Flooding report, released today by Sir David King and supported by the DTI and DEFRA, claims that the cost of flooding damage and coastal erosion could increase by 20 times in the next century.
22 Apr 2004
DTI must not dampen success of emissions trading - Baker
Commenting on the National Audit Office Report on the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
21 Apr 2004
Clean water funds drop while Euro Ministers block money for projects - Baker
A report released today by a group of leading NGOs, including WWF and Oxfam, slams World Governments for failing to take the world's water crisis seriously. The UK is way behind its UN water targets with less than 2% of its aid budget dedicated to providing clean water in the poorest countries.
20 Apr 2004
Sustainable development consultation hides government inactivity - Baker
Commenting ahead of tomorrow's launch of the Government's consultation process for a new sustainable development strategy, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
20 Apr 2004
Supermarkets must source organic food locally - George
Supermarkets are still failing to buy home grown organic produce, and continue to import large quantities from abroad, according to a Soil Association report.
19 Apr 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
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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
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
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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.
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