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We've found the following climate-related tweets, speeches & votes by Luke Murphy

• 14 Nov 2024: Tweet

  Honoured to meet His Majesty the King last week at his International Sustainability Reception with global climate leaders. King Charles III has championed this cause for decades. Proud to work in Parliament to protect our planet for future generations. ????: Jordan Pettitt/PA https://x.com/LukeMLabour/status/1857046545956282574/photo/1 [Source]

• 12 Nov 2024: Tweet

  RT @Ed_Miliband: It is in Britain’s national self interest to tackle the climate crisis. It is the only way to keep our country safe. T… [Source]

• 29 Oct 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  Today we are debating a number of amendments related to the strategic priorities of Great British Energy, and that will be the focus of my remarks today. I rise to ask the Government to assure the House that, given that this is not specifically mentioned in the Bill, they understand that one of the biggest challenges we face when it comes to decarbonisation is in relation to heating, and to make that a strategic priority. The UK has more than 28.5 million homes, and another 1.9 million buildings, offices, hospitals, shops, warehouses and more, the majority of which are heated by gas boilers, which also provide hot water. Nearly one fifth of all the UK’s emissions come from these buildings. The Climate Change Committee considers decarbonising heat to be one of the greatest challenges we face in getting to net zero, but that is not specified in the Bill.

  Getting to net zero by 2050 will require us to pull every possible lever available. GB Energy needs to encompass the full thermodynamic meaning of the term energy, rather than focusing just on electricity. Although there is much to be said for the current plan to use air source and ground source heat pumps alongside other methods of using electric to heat buildings, attempting to convert our entire housing stock to this approach will place enormous strain on our electricity grid and supply chains.

  Full debate: Great British Energy Bill

• 15 Oct 2024: Tweet

  RT @ClimateAPPG: The @ClimateAPPG + @EnvironmentAPPG's new Climate and Nature Leadership Programme will harness the new political landscape… [Source]

• 09 Oct 2024: Tweet

  RT @ClimateAPPG: Yesterday the @ClimateAPPG and @EnvironmentAPPG were delighted to bring together cross-party parliamentarians for a discus… [Source]

• 7 Oct 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  Since the 1960s and the planned London overspill, Basingstoke has been transformed almost beyond recognition from the old market town. Now effectively a thriving new town, Basingstoke is home to many significant businesses and world-class employers including the AA and Eli Lilly, but it is not just the big players: from renewable energy start-ups such as Tomato Energy to independent coffee shops and restaurants such as Willows and the Gabardine, thousands of small businesses form the backbone of our economy, powered by the institutions that are shaping the minds of tomorrow, including Queen Mary’s college and Basingstoke college of technology.

  As a Labour MP, my guiding principle will be to fulfil the promise of this Labour Government in restoring opportunity for all, whether that is through the NHS, education or tackling climate change. Opportunity is why so many people have made Basingstoke their home over the years, it is why they voted Labour for the first time just over three months ago and it is what my parents and grandparents worked so hard for, for my sister and me. Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me to speak today, and I thank the people of Basingstoke for giving me my opportunity to serve.

  Full debate: NHS Performance: Darzi Investigation

• 14 Aug 2024: Tweet

  The UK has a government committed to cutting energy bills, tackling the climate crisis, freeing us from fossil fuel dictators & securing a fair transition As Chair of @ClimateAPPG I'll work across parliament to realise those ambitions ✍️ @TheHouseMag ???? https://x.com/ClimateAPPG/status/1823728099793756585 [Source]

• 25 Jul 2024: Tweet

  After 14yrs of dither & delay it’s *SO* positive to see such rapid action Basingstoke voted for a changed government committed to lowering their bills, delivering energy security & tackling climate change - & that’s what they’ve got ???? @Ed_Miliband https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jul/25/great-british-energy-ed-miliband-labour-clean-power [Source]

• 16 Jun 2024: Tweet

  RT @astridsviews: @LukeMLabour it was very nice to have met Luke this morning. A very nice young man who, like me, thinks climate change ve… [Source]

• 14 Jun 2024: Tweet

  RT @McHeath: Community ownership of energy assets is going to be a crucial element in delivering a just transition to a zero carbon econom… [Source]

• 16 May 2024: Tweet

  RT @mcortonscott: Labour is the party of lower bills and energy resilience. Renewable energy is national security. Pass it on. [Source]

• 21 Jan 2024: Tweet

  The looming skills gap is both a threat to the UK’s net zero ambitions and a big economic opportunity Me in the @guardian today ???? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/20/were-facing-a-critical-shortage-why-uks-green-revolution-urgently-needs-skilled-workers?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://twitter.com/LukeMLabour/status/1749044256428208504/photo/1 [Source]

• 12 Oct 2023: Tweet

  It was a pleasure to organise this event on the climate crisis & how to tackle it for @PalaceLabour Thanks to the audience for some great questions & discussion, & panellists @KerryMP @LeonieC @Ajai_UK @SELonCommEnergy many of whom hot footed it from #LabConf23 https://twitter.com/LukeMLabour/status/1712365562922156398/photo/1 [Source]

• 20 Sep 2023: Tweet

  Ahead of Rishi Sunak's speech to water down the UK's net zero policies, I spoke to the Evening Standard podcast about why this move will be: ????⬆️Bad for consumers, with higher bills ????⬇️Bad for jobs & economic prosperity ????????Bad for the environment ???? https://podfollow.com/e/1f00af [Source]

• 20 Sep 2023: Tweet

  No, they’re not going to save the planet AND they’re going to bankrupt the British people Clean alternatives mean lower bills, economic prosperity & reduced emissions This net zero bonfire means higher bills, lost jobs & accelerating climate change Desperate, dangerous stuff https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1704382363491271016 [Source]

• 19 Sep 2023: Tweet

  He’s taking the public for fools What Sunak is proposing on net zero is the opposite of what he says i.e. that politics must once again put the short political needs of the moment (Conservatives), ahead of the long term interests of our country Embarrassing https://twitter.com/SamCoatesSky/status/1704219783950926268 [Source]

• 15 Sep 2023: Tweet

  More on what a just transition actually looks like here: https://labourlist.org/2023/09/just-transition-green-jobs-climate-change-net-zero-ippr/ [Source]

• 15 Sep 2023: Tweet

  The steel deal announced today is bad for workers, wider Port Talbot community, & for Britain It's not the just transition we need or workers deserve Solidarity with the workers & their trade unions @The_TUC @GMB_union @CommunityUnion @unitetheunion Me in the @Guardian ???? https://twitter.com/LukeMLabour/status/1702712880267747454/photo/1 [Source]

• 13 Sep 2023: Tweet

  ‘How to make the green transition – without the mistakes of the 1980s’ We need a just transition delivered with, for, & by workers &their trade unions I’ve written for LabourList with some ideas on how ???? https://labourlist.org/2023/09/just-transition-green-jobs-climate-change-net-zero-ippr/ [Source]

• 31 Jul 2023: Tweet

  The government is “pouring fuel on the fire while the world burns” “By proposing to ‘max out’ the North Sea, the Government is abandoning any pretence of climate leadership…” Me in the Mirror ???? https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/pms-backing-new-oil-gas-30592029 https://twitter.com/LukeMLabour/status/1686051234224934912/photo/1 [Source]

• 31 Jul 2023: Tweet

  The gov's plans to issue more oil & gas licences will not lower energy bills, improve energy security, & sees the gov abandon any claim to climate leadership Renewables are the quickest way to lower bills, realise energy independence and secure and create jobs I spoke to LBC... https://twitter.com/LukeMLabour/status/1686037893309935616/video/1 [Source]

• 19 Jun 2023: Tweet

  Keir setting out Labour’s mission for UK to be a clean energy superpower will tackle twin threats of climate crisis & energy security He & all other speakers have also said v clearly this will be a jobs first transition, a just transition, w workers & communities at its heart https://twitter.com/LukeMLabour/status/1670728206876377090/photo/1 [Source]

• 07 Jun 2023: Tweet

  We need a complete reset of the English planning system to build more homes & move faster to meet energy security, net zero & nature goals New report out, covered in the Guardian today https://amp.theguardian.com/business/2023/jun/07/england-4700-years-from-building-enough-onshore-windfarms [Source]

• 19 Apr 2023: Tweet

  Pleased to talk to the Big Issue abt our new report on ending 'greenwashing' by big companies - this must change if we're to meet our climate goals & ensure the public aren't misled Just 1 in 40 large UK companies have ‘gold standard’ net zero targets https://www.bigissue.com/news/environment/greenwashing-companies-should-be-named-and-shamed-to-help-consumers-choose/ [Source]

• 28 Mar 2023: Tweet

  Was pleased to be on the panel today to respond to Ed's speech on how Labour wld grasp the opportunities of the green transition through investment & ambitious industrial policy Net zero = millions of quality jobs, build prosperity & spread opportunity https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/28/labour-urges-ministers-to-show-ambition-as-it-recasts-green-growth-plan https://twitter.com/LukeMLabour/status/1640687554809700353/photo/1 [Source]

• 18 Mar 2023: Tweet

  Spoke to the Guardian this week abt the budget “There is a global race to the top in reaching net zero, and the UK now risks falling seriously behind our competitors” The government’s running out of time, it’s costing us jobs, prosperity & environment https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/15/budget-2023-insulation-fuel-duty-uk-net-zero-carbon-goals [Source]

• 16 Mar 2023: Tweet

  Grt to spk to LBC on need for UK to learn lessons from US & step up action on net zero to create jobs & prosperity & ⬇️emissions We can't wait for the next crisis to come along The quickest...& cheapest way to bring down bills is to roll out renewables https://twitter.com/IPPR/status/1636347331116146688?s=20 [Source]

• 18 Jan 2023: Tweet

  Today I spoke to LBC news abt the need for UK gov to invest in an energy efficiency programme which will ???? save average households £500 a year off their energy bills ????‍♀️create 2.7m direct & indirect jobs ????support energy security ???? reduce emissions & tackle climate change https://twitter.com/LukeMLabour/status/1615767561899212800/video/1 [Source]

• 05 Jan 2023: Tweet

  As someone who spends their days working on two of the biggest problems we face - climate change & housing - I was pleased to hear him say Labour would not back down in the face of “vested interests who oppose planning reform or try to hold on to fossil fuels” [Source]

• 05 Jan 2023: Tweet

  In stark contrast to the unserious offering by the PM yesterday, Starmer effectively connected the two. Showing, for example, how action on the long term era defining threat of climate change can also deliver on immediate priorities like the cost of living [Source]

• 05 Jan 2023: Tweet

  Today Keir Starmer set out a hopeful vision for national renewal under a @UKLabour government He outlined the big & deep seated challenges the UK faces, from climate change to demographics while also setting a ruthless focus on everyday priorities inc the NHS & cost of living https://twitter.com/Keir_Starmer/status/1610952373295321088 [Source]

• 26 Nov 2022: Tweet

  Brilliant evening @elliereeves @CLPLewishamW_P fundraiser Grt company & rousing speech by next @UKLabour Chancellor @RachelReevesMP So pleased to hear Rachel putting the climate crisis at the heart of Labour’s agenda for gov, harnessing the potential of the net zero economy https://twitter.com/LukeMLabour/status/1596525274707132417/photo/1 [Source]

• 12 Oct 2022: Tweet

  The growing & systemic challenges our country faces from climate breakdown to chronically stagnant productivity These mighty challenges won’t be addressed by more deregulation or tax cuts We need investment in skills, infrastructure & reform of our planning system… [Source]

• 28 Sep 2022: Tweet

  Removing ‘active travel’ as KPI of good design is a retrograde step Active travel ????‍♀️????‍♂️ ????is good for health & well-being ????combats climate change & nature crisis ????creates more vibrant places Bromley Conservatives are out of touch w what our communities want, need & deserve https://twitter.com/AlisaIgoe/status/1575042386010714114 [Source]

• 25 Jul 2022: Tweet

  The derisory 2 minutes & the focus on individuals the BBC gave to climate crisis in the Tory leadership debate was as poor as the answers Surely ask them not what we can do, but what they’d do to address the greatest challenge of our generation #BBCOurNextPM [Source]

• 26 Jun 2022: Tweet

  It was grt to spk at @ProspectUnion Conf 2022 a few weeks ago I spoke on a brill panel on the Future of Work & set out what a #justtransition must look like for workers on the path to net zero Workers, our economy & society are stronger when our Trade Unions are strong ???? https://twitter.com/LukeMLabour/status/1541137916373733379/photo/1 [Source]