No one anticipated that 2020 would be dominated by a pandemic that would result in the country going into lockdown, and, as as result, an unprecedented economic downtown.
No one anticipated that 2020 would be dominated by a pandemic that would result in the country going into lockdown, and, as as result, an unprecedented economic downtown.
It was great to join The Spectators Energy Summit 2020 to discuss whether the UK's climate ambitions are compatible with its economic recovery. Quite simply I believe that it is, and rightly so, because we do not have a choice - climate change is upon us.
This Halloween, Alexander Stafford MP is marking the occasion with a 2-day campaign to raise further awareness of the spookiest issue facing us all - climate change.
Today is Clean Air Day - air pollution is the biggest environmental threat to human health in the UK. We must ensure that we #buildbackbetter by funding better infrastructure for walking, cycling, EV charge points and by incentivising more sustainable forms of transport.
This morning, I spoke at the Conservative Virtual Party Conference 2020 event 'UK Leadership on the Road to COP26' about the importance of the UK leading by example - the Prime Minister's announcement today shows that we are continuing to do just that.
It was great to join The Spectator to discuss nuclear energy policy; the future of the energy source in this country and if it can help us achieve the Government's target of #NetZero carbon emissions by 2050.
On Wednesday, I spoke again to support the landmark Environment Bill at its second reading. I look forward to the implementation of this fantastic Bill, however it is crucial to remember that this is the beginning and not the end of our journey to combat Climate Change!