Simon Hughes MP

The Liberal Democrats have secured a debate in the House of Commons on climate change. The motion calls for Parliament and the Government to sign up to the 10:10 campaign and commit to achieving a 10% reduction in emissions by the end of 2010.

Commenting on Gordon Brown’s warning of climate catastrophe if there is no agreement at UN talks in Copenhagen, The Liberal Democrat Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary Simon Hughes said:
“Gordon Brown’s warning today to the most heavily polluting nations would be more credible if Labour’s policies were consistent with the Prime Minister’s words.

“Expansion of the UK’s largest airport and continued plans for dirty coal power stations are not the policies of a government with the authority to lecture the world on averting the climate crisis.

“A vote in Parliament this Wednesday to back Liberal Democrat proposals to make 10% cuts in public sector emissions by 2010 will be a much stronger sign that Labour understands the urgency of the climate crisis.”

A Lib Dem spokesman said:
"This is a big opportunity for Liberal Democrats and for the environment. Under this government there has been a shameful lack of action on climate change.

"Liberal Democrats have the power to make a real change. Leadership now is what Britain needs. So please take a moment to email your MP and call on them to support the environment this Wednesday."
 
To find details of how to email your MP to ask them to vote in favour of the motion visit:
www.38degrees.org.uk/