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David Chadwick's Climate-related Tweets, Speeches & Votes

We've found the following climate-related tweets, speeches & votes by David Chadwick in the last 90 days

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• 06 Mar 2025: Tweet

  RT @WelshLibDems: Labour MPs voted against ensuring the profits generated from renewable energy projects in Wales remain in Welsh communiti… [Source]

• 05 Mar 2025: Tweet

  The decision by Labour to deprive Welsh communities of £50 million in funding that could be used to invest in public services & infrastructure is wrong Devolving the Crown Estate would ensure profits from renewable energy sources in Wales, directly benefits people in Wales https://x.com/LibDemDavid/status/1897323898716516675/video/1 [Source]

• 25 Feb 2025: Tweet

  It is simply outrageous that Labour are denying local communities the opportunity to benefit directly from renewable energy projects across Wales. This vital income stream could be used to improve public services, the economy & infrastructure. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4v7kwernmo [Source]

• 24 Feb 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  I am not against wind turbines and the green energy they produce, but I am concerned about the impact on the fishing sector. I want to state my concerns and express my support for the fishing fleets at Portavogie, Ardglass and Kilkeel, where fishing is an important economic sector, providing jobs and investment. That has been happening for hundreds of years, and I want to see that tradition maintained. I hope that when the Minister sums up, he will reassure fishing communities that any development will not be to the detriment of the fishing sector.

  Does the hon. Member agree that one of the problems in this territory is that we do not yet have the definition of what is meant to be sustainable? On reading the Bill, it appears that the whole focus of what sustainable will be is on the green energy side, rather than what will sustain the fishing industry.

  That is the thrust of where I am coming from. I am not against the idea of green energy, but I want to ensure the sustainability of the fishing sector over the years. It has been sustainable and still provides jobs in Kilkeel and Ardglass, and I want it to continue to do so. That would be my concern as well.

  The fishermen in my area are well aware of the limitations brought about by Crown holdings on the coastline, and concerns have been expressed to me regarding the partnership announced by the Government for the Crown Estate and Great British Energy—the very issue that the hon. and learned Member for North Antrim refers to—to bring forward new offshore wind developments. I wholeheartedly welcome renewable energy and attempts to harness the reliable energy of our vast seas and loughs, but only inasmuch as they do not stop the fishing sector from operating and being successful. That must always be the key consideration. If we were to lose one of our primary sectors in fishing and to gain wind turbines and green energy, that would be something that the Government would have to consider sensibly.

  Full debate: Crown Estate Bill [Lords]

• 6 Feb 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  While the economic issues facing these communities are vast, many local residents also live with a distinct fear. In Wales and across the UK, the Aberfan tragedy of 1966 is seared into the collective memory of our nation, yet for many communities across south Wales the risk remains. Coal tips across the UK are still in need of remediation. The reality is that the risk of tip collapses is increasing due to climate change and more frequent, intense rainfall. In my own constituency, Godre’rgraig primary school near Pontardawe was forced to close in 2019 due to fears of a landslide. The children are still being taught in temporary cabins in a car park, which is completely unacceptable.

  Full debate: Coalfield Communities

• 28 Jan 2025: Tweet

  It was great to meet with the @CLAtweets / @clawales this morning. The rural economy has so much to offer our country and I will be working with farmers & landowners across my constituency to boost food security, increase biodiversity, tackle climate change & generate growth. https://x.com/LibDemDavid/status/1884245916032680009/photo/1 [Source]

• 07 Jan 2025: Tweet

  The Crown Estate should be devolved to Wales, just like in Scotland. Unless Labour believes Wales isn't an equal nation, they need to change their approach. The @WelshLibDems will keep pushing for local communities to benefit from green energy projects across Wales. https://x.com/LibDemDavid/status/1876664006351724572/video/1 [Source]