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• 17 Dec 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  Meur ras, ha myttin da, Mr Speaker. We have seen the terrible consequences for households of fossil fuel energy insecurity, and we cannot allow this to happen with the transition to renewables. However, to achieve our net zero goals, we will have to see a massive increase in demand for critical minerals such as tin and lithium, much of the supply and processing of which will be dominated by economically bad actors. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how the Government will be mitigating this clear and present danger?

  Full debate: Energy Security

• 12 Dec 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  My hon. Friend the Member for Truro and Falmouth identified the opportunity and the challenge at hand, and I am pleased to complement the framework that she set out. I will emphasise the cross-cutting issue of skills, and the importance, right across Cornwall, of developing Falmouth port. The development of floating offshore wind technology in the Celtic sea represents not just a renewable energy opportunity, but a chance to transform Cornwall’s economy and establish the UK as a global leader in clean energy.

  There are several examples in Cornwall, most notably the University of Exeter’s Penryn campus, which hosts the largest number of top 10 climate change scientists in the world and produces world-leading courses. There are apprenticeships at Truro and Penwith college and vocational opportunities at Falmouth marine school and Cornwall college in Camborne and Redruth, which is barely one mile away from South Crofty tin mine, which would be a major beneficiary of a development of Falmouth port.

  To echo comments by my hon. Friend the Member for Truro and Falmouth, we need the Crown Estate to lease more projects in the Celtic sea and we need to ringfence the funding for the Celtic sea at the next auction round. We must work towards building up the capacity at Falmouth port. If we are to realise a just transition, we must ensure that it delivers as much opportunity for UK businesses and communities as possible. Successive Governments have failed to deliver the benefits to communities. The Cornish Celtic tiger can drive the world-leading deployment of floating offshore wind at commercial scale and sow the seed for a cluster of expertise and experience right across the sector.

  Full debate: Floating Offshore Wind: Celtic Sea

• 3 Dec 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  What are critical minerals? Strictly speaking, critical mineral is a label given to materials that are deemed to have economic value and that are vulnerable to supply chain insecurity. The term was first used by the United States Government in the 1940s to describe materials crucial to military technologies. In our modern economy, transitioning to net zero to mitigate the existential threat that we all face from climate change, the new generation of critical minerals such as tin, lithium and tungsten are crucial as the global economy shifts from a fossil fuel intensive to a material-intensive energy system. Last week, the British Geological Survey published its critical minerals list, finding 34 different materials crucial to our economy.

  To be clear, critical minerals are the cornerstone of the clean energy revolution—the lifeblood of electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels and cutting-edge electronics. In a world where demand for technology grows ever stronger, critical minerals stand as both our greatest challenge and our most brilliant opportunity. Demand is set to massively increase over the next few years and decades, as more consumers buy electric vehicles powered by renewable energy.

  I have framed critical minerals as a great challenge as well as an opportunity. That challenge arises because at the moment the UK imports almost all of its critical mineral demand. A number of countries dominate the upstream supply chains, with the top three nations dominating well over three quarters of global output, according to the International Energy Agency. That concentration of production is even higher when it comes to refining operations, where China dominates. By 2030, 85% of lithium will be refined in just three countries. That level of supply chain domination is distinctly undesirable for our decarbonising economy and is much higher than the production concentrations of fossil fuels.

  I apologise for being late, and I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. I agree that the market of critical minerals is intensely concentrated in China. Therefore, for security reasons, for economic opportunities and to achieve net zero, it is vital to secure the domestic supply chain. Does he welcome, as I do, the recent memorandum of understanding between Cornish Lithium and LevertonHELM, which produces speciality lithium chemicals, in my constituency? That will help to secure a domestic supply of lithium to support the development of the UK’s battery sector, which in turn will help to maintain the competitiveness of our automotive sector.

  Full debate: Critical Minerals: Domestic Production

• 5 Sep 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  Further to the east, beyond Redruth, can be found the villages of Carharrack and St Day, which served as a hub for the one of the world’s wealthiest copper mining districts from the 16th century to the 1830s. Just beyond them is United Downs, where Cornish Lithium, Geothermal Engineering and ground source heat pump companies are based. These businesses have the potential to play key roles in Britain’s economic transformation. We have tin, lithium, geothermal and ground source heat, but we are also blessed with the opportunities of offshore wind in the Celtic sea, onshore wind, solar and tidal. There are very few places in the UK in which renewable energy and critical mineral opportunities are so abundant.

  The renewable energy opportunities are not the only factors that make this land so distinct. Let me quickly give three other examples. First, 10 years ago Cornwall was granted national minority status under the European framework convention for the protection of national minorities. Our language, our culture and our heritage, as well as our economic potential, mark us out on this island. Secondly, the positive reaction received by all six Cornish MPs on both sides of the House for taking our oaths in Cornish is telling. Almost half our children and young people consider themselves first and foremost Cornish. Finally, on Saturday my brother Dickon will be made a bard of the Gorsedh, the highest honour that can be bestowed on a Cornish man or woman. This is an honour awarded to people who have given exceptional service to Cornwall by a manifestation of the Celtic spirit or by service to Cornwall.

  Full debate: Great British Energy Bill

• 18 Jul 2024: Tweet

  Today I asked by first question in the House of Commons. It was directly at Sec of State for Energy Security & Net Zero @Ed_Miliband and related to Cornwall’s place in transforming our economy away from fossil fuel dependance. https://twitter.com/Perran4CRH/status/1813996483164938539/video/1 [Source]

• 09 Nov 2023: Tweet

  We have a huge opportunity to transform the Cornish economy on the back of our renewable energy & critical mineral deposits. We just need government that cares. We just need @UKLabour government #GeneralElectionNow https://twitter.com/jreynoldsMP/status/1722646926930117036 [Source]

• 15 Oct 2023: Tweet

  Another packed #labourdoorstep weekend. In Camborne canvassing, in Newquay debating the benefits and implications of the Real Living Wage and in Chacewater joining the Green Energy debate. I even finally got to see mum in Nancledra! https://twitter.com/Perran4CRH/status/1713666592624529754/photo/1 [Source]

• 09 Aug 2023: Tweet

  There it is. Right there. Everything you ever wanted to know about Conservatives’ attitude to Climate Change. Remember this anytime ANY Conservative politician ever pretends to care. https://twitter.com/grantshapps/status/1685898044791828480 [Source]

• 04 Aug 2023: Tweet

  Was great to briefly catch up with ⁦@RachelReevesMP⁩ in Plymouth yesterday to discuss accelerating transition to low carbon transport. Supporting increased exploitation of oil & gas is not where our future lies #DifferentChoices #climateemergency https://twitter.com/Perran4CRH/status/1687379893707771905/photo/1 [Source]

• 04 Aug 2023: Tweet

  Terrifying graph. Now NOT the time to develop fossil fuel exploitation. Now’s the time to accelerate the just transition to low carbon transport and zero carbon sustainable economy, driven by homegrown renewable energy sector. Cornwall has huge part of play in that energy sector. https://twitter.com/Perran4CRH/status/1687360736916361216/photo/1 [Source]

• 10 Jul 2023: Tweet

  @Geo_Projects @GELtd Thank you so much for showing me round this vitally important business for #Cornwall renewable transformation. Quality job creation, #renewable energy security & #innovation All of which will be supported & promoted under a new @UKLabour govt. [Source]

• 08 Jun 2023: Tweet

  Fact check: why Rowan Atkinson is wrong about electric vehicles. For those of us that care passionately about Climate Change, Atkinson’s article was dangerously inaccurate. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jun/08/fact-check-why-rowan-atkinson-is-wrong-about-electric-vehicles [Source]

• 15 Mar 2023: Tweet

  Last night I had my last O&S @Cherwellcouncil meeting. A chance to thank ALL members & officers for delivering on my #foodjustice motion, good discussion on net zero actions for Oxon & a request to ensure #VoterID comms are high priority across District. Cllr Perran Out!! https://twitter.com/Perran4CRH/status/1635914594479734785/photo/1 [Source]

• 25 Jan 2023: Tweet

  @LouHaigh has got this absolutely spot on. The Government is making a total dog’s breakfast of EV infrastructure rollout. And while they do, thousands of tons more of CO2 is being pumped into the air. #ToryBrokenBritain https://twitter.com/LouHaigh/status/1618255511291572226 [Source]

• 06 Jan 2023: Tweet

  @Keir_Starmer & @UKLabour putting power firmly into hands of communities such as Cornwall @CRHLabour : “We will….devolve new powers over employment support, transport, energy, climate change, housing, culture, childcare provision…and a new right to request powers.’ [Source]

• 06 Dec 2022: Tweet

  Brilliant to meet with Gill last week. She really gets it. Ensuring no one is left behind in the rollout of EV infrastructure, to rapidly reduce CO2 & air pollution is essential. https://twitter.com/GillFurnissMP/status/1600091469020291074 [Source]

• 30 Oct 2022: Tweet

  Climate change is v important to me. Within 3mths of becoming Cllr we got Con council to declare a Climate Emergency. I’m on our NetZero working group & professionally I work daily to minimise CO2 from travel emissions. So really pleased to get @serauk endorsement for @CRHLabour https://twitter.com/Perran4CRH/status/1586629821978877956/photo/1 [Source]

• 16 Oct 2022: Tweet

  ‘Growth growth growth’ says Truss…& then seeks to ban solar on farms!! Stupid policy called out quite rightly by @BenPBradshaw Cons are utterly clueless when it comes to renewable energy security @bbcmartynoates [Source]

• 15 Oct 2022: Tweet

  @Keir_Starmer A fairer, greener society, Cornwall shld be/can be a powerhouse of renewable energy production. We are ready and willing to play our part. @UKLabour must unleash our potential and our massive natural resources. @CRHLabour [Source]

• 12 Oct 2022: Tweet

  Busy day yesterday. First @Solace_UK annual conf talking to Local Govt Chief Execs abt reducing CO2 emissions by accelerating EV infrastructure rollout. Then straight into @Cherwellcouncil Overview & Scrutiny to discuss supporting #ClimateAction & #FoodSecurity working groups. https://twitter.com/Perran4CRH/status/1580307132167385089/photo/1 [Source]

• 10 Oct 2022: Tweet

  Really fascinating pres this morning from the folk at @OnePlanetLiving introducing a series of practical actions to help get us to our 2030 #NetZero goal, as part of our X-Party Cllr Climate Action Working Group. https://twitter.com/Perran4CRH/status/1579470621679157248/photo/1 [Source]

• 26 Aug 2022: Tweet

  An article I’ve written for PSE re the urgent changes needed to EV charging rollout, in order to minimise CO2 emissions… https://mag.publicsectorexecutive.com/publication/?m=62919&i=759150&p=34&ver=html5 [Source]

• 29 Jul 2022: Tweet

  Fascinating discussions about accelerating to net zero cities. So many innovations and practical solutions. Just needs political will #changeaccelerated https://twitter.com/Perran4GandH/status/1552977233056235522/photo/1 [Source]

• 19 Jul 2022: Tweet

  The sooner we can ditch this climate change denying govt & start implementing @UKLabour policies to invest £28b/yr in green industrial transformation & a Clean Air Act the better! https://twitter.com/CRHLabour/status/1549328500762546176 [Source]

• 26 May 2022: Tweet

  So lovely to meet @GillFurnissMP yesterday to discuss how @UKLabour govt wld reduce CO2 levels across UK by removing barriers to rapidly accelerating EV charging network https://twitter.com/Perran4GandH/status/1529722833445785601/photo/1 [Source]

• 23 Mar 2022: Tweet

  @SEANLWOODCOCK Mate, great brand. Excellent range. Embracing the net zero challenge [Source]

• 30 Nov 2021: Tweet

  Overview & Scrutiny ⁦@Cherwellcouncil⁩ this evening with Climate Change and Nature Plan on the agenda. Should be interesting. https://twitter.com/Perran4GandH/status/1465750600101117956/photo/1 [Source]

• 05 Jul 2021: Tweet

  It also means that parts could be sourced from UK or mainland Europe reducing carbon footprint of production. The environmental benefits of social value in the tendering process also benefit us all, at a time when many in Local govt have declared a Climate Emergency. https://twitter.com/JayneKirkham4/status/1411956274355376128 [Source]

• 07 Apr 2020: Tweet

  @IanMiddletonX six months for an operation from 284000 to almost zero by 2010, 44000 doctors, 89000 nurses, beating the kyoto target on greenhouse gases, stopped milosevic, winter fuel allowance, climate change act, decreased homelessness by 73%, free eye tests for over 60s, [Source]

• 30 Mar 2019: Tweet

  Happily...if u agree to vote for a 2nd Ref on Monday, which will allow us to continue to influence climate change policy across the whole EU. https://twitter.com/VictoriaPrentis/status/1111917983159336960 [Source]