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VoteClimate: MPs' Climate-Related Tweets - February 2023
MPs' Climate-Related Tweets - February 2023
We've identified 144 Twitter posts by MPs related to action on climate change during February 2023.
28th February 2023
28 Feb 2023 Danny Chambers MP (@DannyVet) Training scientists of the future will grow our economy and industry, as well as helping tackle issues such as climate change and the risk of pandemics.
We need a government that views educating our children as an investment rather than as a cost to be cutting back on. [Source]
28 Feb 2023 Olivia Blake MP (@_OliviaBlake) Any treaty that allows companies to sue governments tackling the climate crisis is unreformable.
The Minister said himself, they've tried to reform the European Charter Treaty & failed.
It's time we join EU countries in a coordinated withdrawal from this destructive treaty. https://x.com/_OliviaBlake/status/1630590484904067073/video/1 [Source]
27 Feb 2023 Chris Law MP (@ChrisLawSNP) RT @HumzaYousaf: Today I've unveiled plans to substantially increase investment in Scotland's renewables and boost our green energy output… [Source]
27 Feb 2023 Liam Byrne MP (@liambyrnemp) RT @liambyrnemp: In countries like Kenya, you can see how the climate crisis is wrecking children’s education
That’s why we need a new @Wo… [Source]
27 Feb 2023 Rebecca Long-Bailey MP (@RLong_Bailey) 2/2 East Africa is facing its worst drought in over 40 yrs caused by climate change, conflict and the cost of living crisis. People are living on the brink of famine and failure to act now is costing lives. The international community must act now to prevent mass starvation. [Source]
27 Feb 2023 Marsha De Cordova MP (@MarshadeCordova) The govt’s handling of this issue is inept and undermines their supposed commitment to net-zero.
But it is just the latest in a litany of failures from an effective ban on onshore wind to cuts to solar power incentives.
https://tinyurl.com/mtecfmr9 [Source]
26 Feb 2023 David Lammy MP (@DavidLammy) Labour's mission-driven government will secure the highest sustained growth in the G7, accelerate to Net Zero, build an NHS fit for the future, make our streets safe and break down the barriers to opportunity.
This is the ambition our country deserves.
#BBCLauraK https://x.com/DavidLammy/status/1629897495609311236/video/1 [Source]
25 Feb 2023 Jo White MP (@CllrJoWhite) Just finished a busy day in Retford and Worksop talking to hundreds of residents
On Camborne, the Eagles and then Stubbing Lane
We talked about costs of childcare, potholes, climate change, photo ID for voting..
It was lovely to be joined by a friendly ginger cat ???? https://twitter.com/CllrJoWhite/status/1629581788975620099/photo/1 [Source]
25 Feb 2023 Jeremy Corbyn MP (@jeremycorbyn) In our fight against climate breakdown, every fraction of a degree matters.
In our fight for urgent systemic change, every second counts.
And in our fight for climate justice, every voice makes a difference. Let’s mobilise to build a more sustainable & liveable future for all. https://x.com/jeremycorbyn/status/1629507040023379968/photo/1 [Source]
22 Feb 2023 Lauren Edwards MP (@LaurenREdwards) @StroodSteve@MedwayLabour Addressing climate change will be embedded in everything we do because we have a genuine commitment to tackling it, unlike the current political leadership who just pays lip service to it [Source]
22 Feb 2023 Max Wilkinson MP (@mpmwilko) If anyone in Cheltenham wants to know what the Borough Council is up to and what the priorities are for the local area, it's worth having a look at this. It covers the Golden Valley, £180m housing investment, climate emergency projects and much more.????
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeWyLGZqvFk&feature=youtu.be [Source]
22 Feb 2023 Lauren Edwards MP (@LaurenREdwards) An excellent first meeting of the Active Travel sub-group of the Medway Council Climate Change Committee today. Excited for what we could achieve in reducing Medway's reliance on cars, particularly if we have the strong political leadership of @MedwayLabour in charge after 4 May. [Source]
21st February 2023
21 Feb 2023 Chris Law MP (@ChrisLawSNP) RT @MairiMcAllan: ‘Malawi in east Africa has been hard hit by…climate change.
But it is one of the poorest countries in the world…
That's… [Source]
21 Feb 2023 Mike Reader MP (@mike_reader) ✔️Making sure every expansion, refurbishment or new build public building in our town is delivered to achieve net zero carbon in operation.
✔️ And, as someone who loves jumping into open water for a swim, we must end the pollution of our rivers.
... [Source]
21 Feb 2023 Matt Rodda MP (@MattRodda) Renewable energy is a key part of Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan and will help turn the UK into a growth superpower. 2/2 [Source]
21 Feb 2023 Matt Rodda MP (@MattRodda) We urgently need to expand renewable energy. I put pressure on the Government to support solar farms nationwide.
Better connectivity for solar farms is a key part of reducing our reliance on oil and gas, bringing down energy prices and helping fight the climate emergency. 1/2 https://x.com/MattRodda/status/1627981935774511111/video/1 [Source]
21 Feb 2023 Andrew Griffith MP (@griffitha) An American climate change start-up has hired dozens of British staff after going “all-in” on London and establishing a dual headquarters in the capital.
London has Watershed moment as climate change start-up opens office - The Times https://apple.news/Aj-k3xbEnS_yu17F1YFuo0g [Source]
20 Feb 2023 Ed Miliband MP (@Ed_Miliband) When the last Labour government passed the Climate Change Act in 2008 it sent a message around the world through the power of example. If elected, Labour will lead again and seek to build alliances with the ambition that the climate emergency demands. https://twitter.com/prospect_uk/status/1626295607454273536 [Source]
19 Feb 2023 Sam Rushworth MP (@SamJRushworth) It's vital Britain becomes energy self-reliant, but with the USA & EU investing heavily in their home-grown energy sectors, we risk being left behind. The next Labour government will invest £28 billion a year developing our green energy sector. [Source]
19 Feb 2023 Lizzi Collinge MP (@LizziCollinge) @RohanSlaughter@primevideouk@GreatDismal I agree! I think sci fi helps you think through the best and worst poss futures and simply the possibility of doing things differently. Sci fi covered the climate change threat extensively and much earlier than mainstream politics. Also, a lot of it is in space and that's cool. [Source]
17 Feb 2023 Dave Robertson MP (@DaveR_Lichfield) Buses are a real lifeline and especially in areas like our District. Getting public transport right is essential to building a fairer country, fighting climate change and making sure everyone benefits from economic growth. It's time to put buses back in the hands of local people. https://twitter.com/LouHaigh/status/1626533973919760389 [Source]
16 Feb 2023 Vikki Slade MP (@VikkiSlade72) @BuildWood@BurgerKing@McDonalds You need to listen to my environment podcast (recorded today will link next week when published) where I wax lyrical about mushrooms as an ally in the fight against climate change (funghi to be precise but you get what I mean!) ???? [Source]
16 Feb 2023 Ruth Cadbury MP (@RuthCadbury) Whenever I visit schools locally or talk to students I get asked about the climate crisis.
Young people rightly tell me we need urgent action.
It’s nearly 4 years since Parliament voted to declare a climate emergency.
We now need to see action from the Government.
4/4 [Source]
13 Feb 2023 Graham Stuart MP (@grahamstuart) Industrial businesses are at the heart of our #netzero goal, with companies developing innovative solutions to reduce their energy costs
From car manufacturers to food processors, we are helping industry to lead our green industrial revolution and safeguard British jobs ???? [Source]
09 Feb 2023 Richard Foord MP (@RichardFoordLD) RT @timfarron: If we are at war with climate change then farmers are our soldiers.
However many are at risk of going out of business than… [Source]
09 Feb 2023 Tim Farron MP (@timfarron) If we are at war with climate change then farmers are our soldiers.
However many are at risk of going out of business thanks to the Government botching the transition from the old payment scheme to the new one.
If we care about the environment then we must support our farmers. https://x.com/timfarron/status/1623636105064071168/video/1 [Source]
09 Feb 2023 Joe Morris MP (@Joe_Morris91) It's absolutely bizarre to have the Cabinet member responsible for the steel sector fail to grasp how important the steel sector is for our national security, our journey to net zero and to the communities that have worked in that industry for generations https://twitter.com/EdConwaySky/status/1623379428154679314 [Source]
08 Feb 2023 Graham Stuart MP (@grahamstuart) RT @grantshapps: Meet the brand new Ministerial team for the brand new Department for Energy Security & Net Zero.
This morning I've been… [Source]
07 Feb 2023 Adrian Ramsay MP (@AdrianRamsay) A carbon tax would target these big polluters and provide the funding to move us towards a renewable energy economy and a mass home insulation programme. This would cut domestic energy bills and keep people warm. [Source]
07 Feb 2023 Adrian Ramsay MP (@AdrianRamsay) Companies like BP, Shell and other big polluters have been responsible for three quarters of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions since 1988 while BP has today announced record profits. [Source]
07 Feb 2023 Adrian Ramsay MP (@AdrianRamsay) A carbon tax is one of the greatest levers we can apply to help shift us towards the clean green economy we need in order to cut climate wrecking emissions and create a fairer healthier society. [Source]
07 Feb 2023 Adrian Ramsay MP (@AdrianRamsay) The PM can reorganise govt departments but we really need a change of policy. The new Dept for Energy must focus all effort on delivering net zero
We need a carbon tax on grotesque profits of fossil fuel companies to fund huge expansion of renewables & home insulation
#reshuffle [Source]
07 Feb 2023 Andrew Lewin MP (@Andrew_Lewin_) Grant Shapps is now Secretary of State for Net Zero.
Sadly, he opposes one of our greenest and cheapest forms of energy - onshore wind.
If I am selected as the Labour Candidate for Welwyn Hatfield, I'll take Grant on over his record and make the case to go faster towards Net Zero https://twitter.com/willydunn/status/1622917870366736384 [Source]
07 Feb 2023 Tahir Ali MP (@TahirAliMP) So energy giant BP has announced profits of £23,000,000,000 whilst workers are struggling to heat their homes.
Profiteering is leaving millions destitute. It's time we tax these profits & use the revenue for helping those in need & funding a sustainable energy system. [Source]
06 Feb 2023 Darren Jones MP (@darrenpjones) A Department for Energy and Climate Change makes sense. It’s a huge and important brief. But it needs to be given responsibility for Net Zero and given powers to enforce decarbonisation across departments. [Source]
06 Feb 2023 Danny Chambers MP (@DannyVet) @ajbarbieri69 Our current MP has repeatedly voted against tackling climate change - we need to stop electing politicians who ignore science ???? [Source]
06 Feb 2023 Danny Chambers MP (@DannyVet) @ajbarbieri69 One of my main motivations for getting involved in politics is because we desperately need more MPs with a science background who fully understand the importance of tackling issues like climate change, energy production, water pollution and environmental degradation. [Source]
06 Feb 2023 Kerry McCarthy MP (@KerryMP) RT @ECIU_UK: Green growth propelling the UK forward, despite instability of past years.
@KerryMP speaks about #NetZero businesses driving… [Source]
06 Feb 2023 Bob Blackman MP (@BobBlackman) I support a proposed new law – the Local Electricity Bill – aiming to enable local communities to power their homes and businesses with locally generated renewable energy, keeping money from energy bills in the local economy. @Power4PeopleUKhttps://powerforpeople.org.uk/ [Source]
04 Feb 2023 Catherine West MP (@CatherineWest1) RT @RodDowler: Leading from the front on delivering a greener future, Ed Miliband, Shadow Secretary of State for Climate Change & Net Zero,… [Source]
02 Feb 2023 Dan Tomlinson MP (@Dan4Barnet) ✅ This is the difference a Labour council makes, standing up for residents & pushing on towards net zero.
???? The Tories locally and in Westminster are blocking the changes we need.
???? A Labour govt would provide 80k households in Barnet with funding to retrofit their homes. https://twitter.com/BarnetLabour/status/1621117458940559362 [Source]
02 Feb 2023 Saqib Bhatti MP (@bhatti_saqib) RT @CEN_HQ: ???? Calling all conservative environmentalists????
You're invited to join us in person as we host 'Competing in the Net Zero Age: H… [Source]
02 Feb 2023 Jayne Kirkham MP (@JayneKirkham4) …a new GB Energy company, insulating 19 million homes. Shifting tack completely to tackle the climate emergency is the only way we can get out of this mess & secure our energy supply for the future. /5 [Source]
1st February 2023
01 Feb 2023 Stephen Doughty MP (@SDoughtyMP) RT @Keir_Starmer: My Labour government will work in partnership with businesses to enable a successful transition to net zero.
Meeting wit… [Source]
01 Feb 2023 Sammy Wilson MP (@eastantrimmp) In advance of @Economy_NI’s consultation on decarbonising the heating sector in NI, I am supporting a Bill in Parliament to permit the use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a heating source for domestic boilers.
Biofuels have a key role to play in decarbonisation. [Source]