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We've found the following climate-related tweets, speeches & votes by Heidi Alexander

• 02 Apr 2025: Tweet

  Pleasure to meet with @IMOSecGen last week and share our new UK Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy which commits to zero emission shipping by 2050 We will work with our fellow IMO member states to secure equally ambitious decarbonisation goals for maritime around the world ???? https://x.com/Heidi_Labour/status/1907537950277300528/photo/1 [Source]

• 01 Apr 2025: Tweet

  RT @LilianGreenwood: News alert ???? We’re extending our Plug-in Truck Grant for another year, making it cheaper to buy a zero-emission truck… [Source]

• 26 Mar 2025: Tweet

  RT @MikeKaneMP: Fantastic to be in Portsmouth to launch our new Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy, which charts a course to zero emission s… [Source]

• 25 Mar 2025: Tweet

  We’ve launched our Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy, setting ambitious green goals in line with international partners. We're generating high-skilled jobs and economic growth in our coastal communities while positioning the UK as a leader in green shipping.???????? https://www.gov.uk/government/news/course-charted-for-carbon-free-shipping-by-2050 [Source]

• 24 Mar 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  Although it is positive that electricity supplies were restored quickly, there will be learnings to ensure that we avoid such incidents reoccurring. That is why on Saturday, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, working with Ofgem, commissioned the independent National Energy System Operator to urgently investigate the incident. The review will also seek to understand any wider lessons to be learned for energy resilience for critical national infrastructure. NESO has been asked to report back to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero with initial findings within six weeks.

  Full debate: Disruption at Heathrow

• 08 Mar 2025: Tweet

  RT @LilianGreenwood: Thrilled to attend the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Progress Summit today We’re investing £200… [Source]

• 24 Feb 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  The private sector will continue to play a vital role under the new model on everything from freight and open access services to ticket retailing, rolling stock and the wider supply chain. GBR will leverage the best of both the public and private sectors to unlock growth and drive innovation. GBR will follow fair, efficient and transparent processes when allocating access to the network, with a robust set of protections for third-party operators enshrined in law. There will also be a statutory duty on GBR to promote the use of rail freight, recognising the sector’s growth potential and helping to deliver on the Government’s commitment to net zero.

  Full debate: Rail Reform

• 29 Jan 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  The Government are committed to ensuring that the economic benefits of airport expansions are delivered in a way that considers and addresses environmental and social responsibilities. We are already making great strides in transitioning to greener aviation. Earlier this month, the SAF mandate became law, requiring 2% of this year’s aviation fuel supply to be from sustainable sources, with the targets reaching 10% in 2030 and 22% in 2040. SAF is one of the key measures required to reach net zero emissions from aviation by 2050; it reduces greenhouse gas emissions by around 70%, on average, when replacing fossil kerosene—jet fuel.

  Full debate: Airport Expansion

• 6 Jan 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  The previous Government caused significant harm to the industry by moving goalposts on phase-out dates, creating doubt in the minds of investors and boardrooms and putting at risk the billions of pounds of committed investment in the automotive sector and in the charge point sector. Our plans will restore clarity for manufacturers, provide renewed confidence for charging infrastructure investors and give confidence to consumers considering making the switch. No new petrol or diesel cars will be sold after 2030. All new cars and vans will need to be 100% zero emission by 2035.

  The need to transition away from a reliance on fossil fuels has never been clearer, and the transition to zero emission vehicles will play a critical role in quickly reducing carbon emissions and improving our energy security. It is not just an environmental necessity but an opportunity for the UK to lead in cutting-edge technologies, representing a significant industrial opportunity for the UK. This shift promises cleaner air and quieter streets, enhancing quality of life in our communities. British people and businesses are already embracing electric vehicles because they are cheaper to run, great to drive and simpler to maintain.

  These new policies build on over £2.3 billion of Government support to UK manufacturers and consumers to transition to zero emission vehicles.

  Full debate: Zero Emission Vehicle Transition: 2030 Phase-out of New Petrol and Diesel Cars

• 24 Dec 2024: Tweet

  We’re working with industry to provide certainty on our transition to zero emissions vehicles. This is a huge chance to attract investment, harness British innovation, and deliver growth. Together, we will seize the opportunity to rebuild Britain ⚡️???????? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y7x3jgw7no [Source]

• 20 Jun 2023: Tweet

  @Muze044 The key is to get the economy growing so that we can invest in genuine town centre regeneration programmes, leisure facilities & attract good quality jobs to the town. We need a new government partnership with business to get sustained growth, whilst working towards net zero. [Source]

• 15 Jun 2023: Tweet

  Great team out in Old Town this evening - interesting chats with residents about climate change, the UK’s energy mix, charging points for electric vehicles, pay for teachers and much more. @ChrisWatts67 @PatrickSwindon @MarianneLeCG https://twitter.com/Heidi_Labour/status/1669422819480948742/photo/1 [Source]

• 14 Mar 2023: Tweet

  @FoneStill @SW_IoT Sorry, not sure I get your point? It’s perfectly possible to believe we need to do everything we can to enable more people to walk and cycle more often AND to believe we need speed up the transition to zero emission vehicles. [Source]

• 05 Jan 2023: Tweet

  Back out door knocking again today. Different issues today in Grange Park - climate change, closure of the Oasis, Brexit and its impact on the economy. https://twitter.com/Heidi_Labour/status/1611010007973216257/photo/1 [Source]

• 07 Dec 2022: Tweet

  Great to speak in Parliament about the need for more collaboration between Government & industry to deliver major infrastructure. We urgently need to define our net zero infrastructure pipeline & ensure we have a diverse, skilled workforce to deliver. http://passle-net.s3.amazonaws.com/Passle/602651b… https://x.com/Heidi_Labour/status/1600456025865232386/photo/1 [Source]

• 18 Jul 2022: Tweet

  Really proud to have played a small part in ensuring this new rail link was completed. Investment in public transport is a critical, but too often undervalued, aspect of creating sustainable communities, providing alternatives to car use and tackling climate change. https://twitter.com/barkingriver/status/1548953988938211328 [Source]

• 15 Oct 2021: Tweet

  When I started in this job in the summer of 2018, there were about 200 zero emission capable black cabs in London. Now there are around 4,400 - making up a large chunk of the overall taxi fleet. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-58930001 [Source]

• 28 Jun 2018: Tweet

  I was let loose on a new zero emission London taxi this morning. Even got to give it a spin. @wesstreeting eat your heart out! https://twitter.com/Heidi_LDN/status/1012313594556493824/photo/1 [Source]

• 09 May 2016: Vote

  Housing and Planning Bill — Planning obligations and affordable housing - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: No

• 03 May 2016: Vote

  Housing and Planning Bill — Neighbourhood right of appeal - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: No

• 26 Oct 2015: Vote

  Finance Bill (Ways and Means) (Payment of Corporation Tax) — Chapter 5 — Supplementary provisions - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: Aye

• 08 Sep 2015: Vote

  Bill Presented — Devolution (London) Bill — Clause 45 — CCL: removal of exemption for electricity from renewable sources - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: No

• 17 Jun 2015: Tweet

  Just spent 45 mins trying (without success) to find Lewisham climate change campaigners on the street of Westminster. All a bit crazy. [Source]

• 19 Oct 2014: Tweet

  Good climate change chat with @TwurchAscension in Blackheath for @christian_aid #hungerforjustice weekend - really important issue. [Source]

• 04 Dec 2013: Vote

  Recall of Elected Representatives — Schedule 4 — Application and modification of emissions limit duty - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: No

• 04 Jun 2013: Vote

  Energy Bill — Clause 10 — Direction to offer contract - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: Aye

• 04 Jun 2013: Vote

  Energy Bill — Clause 1 — Decarbonisation - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: Aye

• 03 Jun 2013: Vote

  Communities and Local Government — Clause 42 — Duty not to exceed annual carbon dioxide emissions limit - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 25 Apr 2013: Tweet

  Good piece by @GLOBE_intl about importance of national legislation in getting 2015 deal on climate change http://bit.ly/10dvq2n [Source]

• 19 Dec 2012: Vote

  Charities Act 2011 (Amendment) — Energy Bill - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: Aye

• 17 Oct 2012: Vote

  Relationship, Drug and Alcohol Education (Curriculum) — New Clause 22 — Interpretation of the green purposes: duty to assess impact on the Climate Change Act 2008 - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: Aye

• 11 Jun 2012: Vote

  Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: Aye

• 10 Nov 2011: Parliamentary Speech

  I agree completely. I go back to what I said at the start of my contribution, which is that this is one of the biggest challenges we face as a society and as a country. We can talk about the crisis in the eurozone, international terrorism or climate change, but how we plan for the needs of our ageing population is incredibly important. It may not be the sexiest debate out there, but we need to get people talking about it so that they can understand and contribute to how we should legislate on this issue.

  Full debate: Social Care Funding

• 14 Sep 2011: Vote

  Prime Minister — Clause 42 — Domestic energy efficient regulations - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: Aye

• 14 Sep 2011: Vote

  Prime Minister — Clause 42 — Domestic energy efficient regulations - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: Aye

• 14 Sep 2011: Vote

  Prime Minister — New Clause 1 — Energy efficiency aim - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: Aye

• 9 Nov 2010: Parliamentary Speech

  When the all-party group visited Kenya in September, we met family after family who told us that while their livelihood was their land, that land often did not produce enough for them to live on. They are not even subsistence farmers; they are sub-subsistence farmers, and there are millions of them in Africa. Given the effects of climate change and more irregular rainfall patterns, there are likely to be many more in years to come.

  Full debate: Food Security (Africa)