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• 16 Jan 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) on securing this important debate and on his efforts to keep this issue on the agenda in Parliament. I want to reinforce the point he made about the Crown Estate Commission. As Liberal Democrats, we believe in working with communities to deliver change. The Crown Estate may own the seabed, but that does not mean the commission should be allowed to ignore the needs of others who make their living from the sea, whether through fishing, tourism or any other means. That point was picked up by a number of Members, particularly my hon. Friend the Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden), who spoke up powerfully for the fishing industry in Brixham. The commission should also not be exempt from the duty to protect nature that other public bodies have, recognising—as we do—that the nature and climate emergencies go hand in hand.

  On the wider issue, marine renewables will help us to meet our commitment to tackle the climate crisis—the single biggest challenge facing our generation.

  My hon. Friend and I are members of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, and yesterday we heard evidence from the Secretary of State. He said that the transition to net zero is the biggest opportunity for all of us, including those in the south-west, to create prosperity and the jobs we need for the future. Does my hon. Friend agree?

  Sadly, we are living in the shadow of the Conservatives’ failure to fully invest in renewable energy and to properly insulate our homes. The previous Conservative Government rowed back on their pledges to meet net zero and shamefully watered down policies aimed at reducing our carbon emissions. That means we need bold action now to put us back on the right course. Liberal Democrats want to see this Government step up to the plate and provide a comprehensive energy strategy designed to bring down bills, end fuel poverty, cut greenhouse gas emissions and deliver energy security.

  A key part of that strategy must be marine renewable energy. I welcome the initial progress being made, with a 50% uplift in ringfenced funding support for tidal stream energy as part of the contracts for difference renewables auctions. With a significant stretch of the Severn estuary coastline in my constituency, I am keen to see the UK leading the world in tidal power. My hon. Friends the Members for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) and for Melksham and Devizes (Brian Mathew) highlighted the opportunities in the wider south-west. Given that it is his birthday, I will not argue with my hon. Friend the Member for Taunton and Wellington today about his plans to make Taunton the centre of that enterprise. The 50% uplift is a good first step and shows that we are beginning to take the sector seriously.

  However, there is so much more potential out there, if only the Government would reach out and grasp it. My right hon. Friend the Member for Orkney and Shetland mentioned the parallels with the gas and oil industry, and I would like to look at wind power as an example of how these things can be done. When my right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston and Surbiton (Ed Davey) was Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, he made it his key priority to back renewables and managed to push through a bold climate agenda that embraced new technologies. That quadrupled the UK’s level of renewable power and made us a world leader in offshore wind energy.

  The Office for National Statistics has stated that employment estimates within the low-carbon and renewable energy economy are at record levels. Because of the willingness to back British renewables, the industry is now worth an estimated £69.4 billion to the UK economy and supports thousands of jobs. The economic benefits and the need to make sure they are kept in the UK have been highlighted by many Members, including the hon. Members for Edinburgh North and Leith (Tracy Gilbert), for Truro and Falmouth (Jayne Kirkham) and for Camborne and Redruth (Perran Moon).

  The Government talk a lot about their drive for economic growth, and I suggest that that goes hand in hand with investing in renewable power generation. Putting a just transition front and centre allows us to not only reskill those already working in the energy industry, but upskill people to give them new opportunities around our coast. Our coastal areas have long felt left behind and forgotten about, as I know from talking to people in places such as Severn Beach in my constituency. Those areas now have the potential to become booming hubs of activity, which is why Liberal Democrats want to see marine renewables used as part of a plan to invest in them, with a dedicated skills fund to provide green skills and jobs to communities.

  Addressing the climate crisis is about embracing opportunity and empowering communities to make the most of their surroundings. It is time that the UK stepped up as a world leader in this area, so I hope the Minister will agree to listen to our proposals, which will benefit the marine renewables sector greatly.

  Full debate: Marine Renewables Industry

• 07 Jan 2025: Tweet

  For example, it is set to report on the potential for tidal power generation from the Severn very soon. This could deliver jobs for local people, as well as help cut our carbon emissions through new home-grown renewable energy. [Source]

• 14 Nov 2024: Tweet

  RT @zerohour_uk: ???? Despite commitments like the Paris Agreement and Global Biodiversity Framework, the UK’s ambitions are (still) siloed.… [Source]

• 29 Oct 2024: Tweet

  It's an honour to be elected to sit on the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee in Parliament. As a passionate climate activist, I look forward to supporting the UK's push for Net Zero, working to cut your energy bills, and ensure we keep the lights on here at home. https://x.com/ClaireforTAY/status/1851260006953279586/photo/1 [Source]

• 29 Oct 2024: Tweet

  RT @CommonsESNZ: The following MPs have been appointed to the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee and our business can now begin. Find… [Source]

• 10 Oct 2024: Tweet

  Got a great energy saving idea for your local community? @Centricaplc #EnergyForTomorrow are offering grants of up to £100k to support sustainable energy and lower bills in South Gloucestershire. More here: https://www.centrica.com/sustainability/energy-for-tomorrow/ https://x.com/ClaireforTAY/status/1844376306592751658/photo/1 [Source]

• 09 Oct 2024: Tweet

  Farmers are vital allies in our push to tackle climate change. Many are keen to embrace small-scale energy projects, but cannot do so due to difficulties plugging into the power grid. That's why yesterday I pushed the Secretary of State on what he plans to do to fix this. https://x.com/ClaireforTAY/status/1844054577798344926/video/1 [Source]

• 8 Oct 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  T6. To achieve net zero, we will need widespread micro-generation alongside large-scale projects. However, as a local farmer who wanted to install an anaerobic digester told me, grid connections are both costly and subject to long delays. What does the Secretary of State plan to do to address these issues, particularly in rural areas such as my Thornbury and Yate constituency? ( 900566 )

  Full debate: Oral Answers to Questions

• 30 Sep 2024: Tweet

  Sadly, flooding is not something we can avoid and it will only get worse due to the effects of climate change. As an MP, I will continue to work with the government, local council, and environmental bodies to improve flood resilience and see our communities protected. [Source]

• 05 Sep 2024: Tweet

  RT @Wera_Hobhouse: We must win hearts and minds to show that Net Zero is good for our communities, good for our pockets, and good for our e… [Source]

• 04 Sep 2024: Tweet

  Britain has a real opportunity to become a green energy superpower, but only if we invest properly. Yesterday, I pushed the Secretary of State on what steps the government was taking to not only increase energy production, but also boost storage capacity too. https://twitter.com/ClaireforTAY/status/1831335977018921159/video/1 [Source]

• 29 Jul 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  I am grateful for the opportunity to make this speech in this important debate, because if we are to tackle the climate crisis and cut congestion on our roads, we must get rail services back on track to give people genuine alternatives to get around effectively. There are currently three railway stations in my constituency. Yate station was reopened in the 1980s, and we desperately need the proposed redevelopment. I will also be seeking to ensure that the funding for half-hourly services is extended beyond the current end date of 2026. That will benefit not only Yate, but provide an hourly train for the new station planned at Charfield.

  Full debate: Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill

• 30 Jun 2022: Tweet

  This morning I was at an #LGAConf2022 session hearing about robots & autonomous vehicles to "decarbonise the last mile", now I'm walking home to Coalpit Heath from Yate station in the rain with my luggage because @FirstBSA have cancelled the 19:09 Y1 [Source]

• 19 Mar 2022: Tweet

  We're all paying the price for the Tories ditching green energy policies https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/mar/19/david-cameron-green-crap-energy-prices?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other [Source]

• 20 Feb 2021: Tweet

  Another example of Conservatives promising big spending on climate change action then not delivering. We need to make existing homes more energy efficient, so people can afford to keep warm and we can cut our carbon emissions. https://twitter.com/sarahjolney1/status/1362009199010590720 [Source]

• 07 Nov 2020: Tweet

  Delighted by the news from the US - well done #BidenHarris, you bring hope for action on global issues like climate change and that right-wing populism can be overcome [Source]

• 28 Aug 2020: Tweet

  More than that, the Government shows its unreadiness to adapt and use the disruption of the pandemic to move to new potentially better ways of doing things - they seem to want to cling to what went before despite climate change meaning that business as usual won't do https://twitter.com/Peston/status/1299091771058728960 [Source]

• 08 Jun 2020: Tweet

  @tomder74 @sgloslibdems Huge number of topics - abandoned Filton cycle measures, Thornbury High Street, council working with Town and Parish Councils, recycling, financial impact of Covid, idling cars outside schools, care home placements, educational outcomes for vulnerable children, renewable energy.. [Source]

• 22 Apr 2020: Tweet

  Today is Earth Day, which is a good time to be thinking about our local response to the Climate Emergency - find out more at https://framptoncotterell.focusteam.org.uk/2020/04/22/update-on-councils-climate-emergency-response/#page-content [Source]

• 27 Feb 2020: Tweet

  Greta Thunberg is such an inspiration for so many, especially young people - I hope her visit will galvanise community support as we try to tackle the Climate Emergency [Source]

• 20 Feb 2020: Tweet

  At the South Gloucestershire Climate Emergency Community Engagement event at UWE - part of the work following on from our declaration of a Climate Emergency last year [Source]

• 09 Feb 2020: Tweet

  Acting Lib Dem Leader @EdwardJDavey talking about tackling climate change and delivering green jobs https://twitter.com/ClaireforTAY/status/1226445266724802561/photo/1 [Source]

• 31 Jan 2020: Tweet

  On what for some of us is a sad evening I will be busy with my fellow Lib Dems planning the next steps in our campaigns - plenty of problems to tackle including climate change [Source]

• 30 Jan 2020: Tweet

  I agree Max - not least tackling climate change. Being outside the EU will make that harder but we need to get on with it. https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1223010306626138115 [Source]

• 05 Dec 2019: Tweet

  Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party are not taking the climate crisis seriously. Every vote for the @LibDems on 12 December is a vote to tackle the climate emergency and deliver a bold green plan to build a #BrighterFuture > https://www.libdems.org.uk/plan https://twitter.com/ClaireforTAY/status/1202572950802710529/photo/1 [Source]

• 29 Nov 2019: Tweet

  At last night's #ClimateDebate, @joswinson showed what it means to lead on tackling the climate emergency. Liberal Democrats have a clear, bold plan to build a #BrighterFuture for our planet. See our full plan here ???? https://www.libdems.org.uk/plan https://twitter.com/ClaireforTAY/status/1200366127999836160/photo/1 [Source]

• 26 Nov 2019: Tweet

  I've taken @friends_earth's #ClimateActionPledge. If elected I'll put the climate first when I vote in parliament. We're in a #ClimateEmergency and must rapidly cut greenhouse gas emissions for a greener and fairer society. #ClimateElection https://twitter.com/friends_earth/status/1197909254277095426/photo/1 [Source]

• 16 Nov 2019: Tweet

  ????In the face of the #ClimateEmergency we've got a plan to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2045 ????One key intiative for a #Greener #BrighterFuture is to plant 60 million trees every year, increasing UK forest cover by 1 million hectares by 2045. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/nov/16/liberal-democrats-pledge-to-plant-60m-trees-a-year [Source]

• 15 Nov 2019: Tweet

  Urgent action is needed to tackle the climate emergency we’re facing. That’s why the Liberal Democrats' Plan for a #BrighterFuture includes an extra £100 billion in climate action and environmental preservation. https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/election-2019-50428044#click=https://t.co/I7Bgd4jS2n https://twitter.com/ClaireforTAY/status/1195376342252044288/photo/1 [Source]

• 13 Nov 2019: Tweet

  The flooding that's hit northern England has shown, we are grappling with a climate crisis. The UK deserves a government that will take the #ClimateEmergency seriously. #LibDems are the only party with a clear, ambitious plan to do this. #BrighterFuture https://www.libdems.org.uk/plan [Source]

• 07 Nov 2019: Tweet

  Our country is crying out for a new kind of leadership, and the Liberal Democrats are rising to this challenge. Our plan for a #BrighterFuture covers five key priorities, from tackling the climate emergency to investing in mental health. Learn more > https://www.libdems.org.uk/plan https://twitter.com/ClaireforTAY/status/1192535901659901952/video/1 [Source]

• 07 Nov 2019: Tweet

  A vote for the @LibDems is a vote for a Prime Minister and a party that will deliver a bold green plan and a #BrighterFuture. Learn about our plan to tackle the climate emergency here > https://www.libdems.org.uk/plan https://twitter.com/ClaireforTAY/status/1192430441070026758/video/1 [Source]

• 07 Nov 2019: Tweet

  Having taken the lead locally on the Climate Emergency, I'm proud to be standing for a party with a bold green plan for a #BrighterFuture. Learn more: https://www.libdems.org.uk/plan https://twitter.com/ClaireforTAY/status/1192406390826045441/photo/1 [Source]

• 30 Oct 2019: Tweet

  We face an important vote on 12th December. Brexit is damaging our country. Let's #MakeItStop and fix the things that really matter - schools, health services, the climate emergency. Join me in the fight to win back Thornbury & Yate http://www.southgloslibdems.org.uk/volunteer https://twitter.com/ClaireforTAY/status/1189533287875796992/photo/1 [Source]

• 30 Oct 2019: Tweet

  Johnson’s #BrexitDeal is bad for our country. We will have less money to fix the things that really matter - our schools and health services and tackling climate change. On Dec 12th, #VoteLibDem to #MakeItStop and build a fairer, greener society. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50219036 [Source]

• 28 Oct 2019: Tweet

  Standing room only at the Climate Changes Everything meeting in Thornbury [Source]

• 23 Oct 2019: Tweet

  At the Climate Emergency Community Event in Poole Court - we all need to work together to cut South Gloucestershire's carbon emissions [Source]

• 08 Oct 2019: Tweet

  @tomder74 @sgloslibdems @sgloscouncil I proposed a Climate Emergency motion in July with cross party backing, now part of working group that is coming up with recommendations for Cabinet on what action to take [Source]

• 07 Oct 2019: Tweet

  @tomder74 @sgloslibdems The question I asked at Cabinet was about what conversations the Administration are having with Government about funding, given Parliament too has declared a Climate Emergency [Source]

• 07 Oct 2019: Tweet

  @tomder74 @sgloslibdems An important part of tackling the climate emergency (as well as other problems) [Source]

• 07 Oct 2019: Tweet

  Busy afternoon with my fellow @sgloslibdems asking questions at the South Glos Cabinet meeting - including about funding for taking action on the climate emergency and the rollout of broadband [Source]

• 30 Sep 2019: Tweet

  Brilliant to see such a great turnout at the Yate and Sodbury Climate Change meeting #ClimateAction [Source]

• 16 Sep 2019: Tweet

  Now at the @GreenLibDems and Greener UK really where former Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change @EdwardJDavey set us the challenge of getting people on board with tackling the climate emergency https://twitter.com/ClaireforTAY/status/1173682484313305091/photo/1 [Source]

• 16 Sep 2019: Tweet

  Conference hall absolutely packed for voting on Climate Emergency policy #LDConf https://twitter.com/ClaireforTAY/status/1173613771501256705/photo/1 [Source]

• 14 Sep 2019: Tweet

  Good to hear @Wera_Hobhouse just now highlighting the importance of engaging with people on tackling the climate emergency - a point I made when leading on the council's climate emergency motion. We need everyone working together on this. #LDConf https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1172818274490507265 [Source]

• 14 Sep 2019: Tweet

  At a packed meeting on dealing with the Climate Emergency - setting out ideas like a 10 year plan to make every building in the UK highly energy efficient [Source]

• 24 Jul 2019: Tweet

  Pleased that we got started this morning on working out how we're going to tackle the Climate Emergency that we've declared in South Glos - vital that we get on with it [Source]

• 17 Jul 2019: Tweet

  Home after a long but important Council meeting. Delighted that the Climate Emergency motion I proposed was passed unanimously. The real work starts now! https://twitter.com/sgloslibdems/status/1151569262064099329 [Source]

• 05 Jul 2019: Tweet

  This afternoon we had a cross-party working group looking at the Climate Change motion @sgloslibdems have submitted for the next council meeting [Source]

• 23 May 2019: Tweet

  The Tories proving once again they don't take Climate Change seriously with this appointment - though to be fair being appointed by May at this point doesn't give you much chance of longevity in the role https://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/24713/chris_skidmore/kingswood/divisions?policy=1030 [Source]

• 25 Jan 2019: Tweet

  Spent the morning at the Local Strategic Partnership meeting - discussion topics included the South Glos Climate Change Strategy and the impact of Brexit on local businesses [Source]

• 29 Jul 2017: Tweet

  Pleased to attend the Climate Change Coalition coffee morning and afterwards lobby our Tory MP #SpeakUp https://twitter.com/ClaireforTAY/status/891274166539870208/photo/1 [Source]

• 27 May 2017: Tweet

  @Prog_All_TANDY @LibDems Also some of the £100bn infrastructure investment we're proposing would be to bring more private investment into renewable energy [Source]

• 27 May 2017: Tweet

  @Prog_All_TANDY @LibDems LDs also want to develop national colleges as national centres of expertise for key sectors, such as renewable energy [Source]

• 27 May 2017: Tweet

  @Prog_All_TANDY @LibDems Oppose fracking because of climate change and effect on local environment [Source]

• 15 Nov 2016: Tweet

  What a time for a climate change denier to be elected US President https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/798278889932017665 [Source]

• 30 Sep 2016: Tweet

  Just enjoyed an excellent talk from @DavenportJuliet on renewable energy [Source]

• 08 Aug 2016: Tweet

  worrying -> Rejection of experts spreads from Brexit to climate change with 'Clexit' https://www.theguardian.com/environment/climate-consensus-97-per-cent/2016/aug/08/rejection-of-experts-spreads-from-brexit-to-climate-change-with-clexit?CMP=share_btn_tw [Source]

• 14 Jul 2016: Tweet

  Not impressed that DECC has been abolished - Energy goes in with industry and the climate change part...? The new... http://fb.me/2ndTyNvcA [Source]

• 29 Nov 2014: Tweet

  listening to Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey taking questions in Thornbury https://twitter.com/cyoungfocus/status/538707434655977473/photo/1 [Source]

• 25 Jun 2014: Tweet

  after meeting last night with other local people interested in green energy, today I'll be in a meeting looking at the issue South Glos wide [Source]

• 17 Jun 2013: Tweet

  New blog post: Getting on with going green: The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change joined 10s of... http://bit.ly/16yuEmJ [Source]

• 11 Mar 2013: Tweet

  New blog post: Westerleigh Energy Day success: Kieran Highman (centre) of the Centre for Sustainable Energy di... http://bit.ly/10vUpjO [Source]

• 24 Jan 2013: Tweet

  at South Glos Environment Forum discussing draft Climate Change Strategy [Source]

• 23 Sep 2012: Tweet

  Energy & Climate Change Secretary @eddavey announcing £5million energy competition open to councils & community groups, must help fuel poor [Source]

• 13 Jul 2012: Tweet

  listening to Graham Watson MEP talking about renewable energy at the annual Heather Larkins lecture [Source]

• 12 Jun 2012: Tweet

  off to Bristol on the train to learn about financing renewable energy solutions [Source]

• 06 Feb 2012: Tweet

  asked for an update on progress on the revolving green energy fund I successfully proposed to Council last year [Source]

• 12 Oct 2011: Tweet

  at the South Glos Environment Forum learning more about renewable energy [Source]