6 key Lib Dem policy announcements from party conference
Party leader Ed Davey has announced a new flagship Education policy on the third day of the party’s conference – Catch-Up Vouchers.
Climate Change
Lib Dem leader says ‘fossil fuel money will be banned from the city of London’
‘We control the regulations and laws of the city of London. We can change how the city of London operates, we can show leadership to other financial centres of the world’.
Carbon pricing and a frequent flyer levy at heart of Lib Dem plans to combat climate change
The Liberal Democrats say they want to bring in a frequent flyer levy by reforming Air Passenger Duty to target the most frequent flyers.
Backlash from Labour activists and MPs after Green New Deal motion blocked
‘Labour for a Green New Deal described the move as ‘anti-democratic’ which was designed to ‘silence members, making a mockery of any commitment to bold climate action’.
Natalie Bennett: This is a climate emergency. Parliament has a chance to declare that reality in law
The Tories’ Environment Bill isn’t fit for purpose. But it can be changed to truly tackle the climate crisis, says Natalie Bennett.
Mary Kelly Foy MP: Simply saying that we will be carbon neutral by 2050 is not enough
‘The likes of BP and Exxon need to be held accountable for the masses of emissions they produce’.
Extinction Rebellion: Government must end investment in fossil fuels immediately
“We know that mass participation and civil disobedience works”.
Always learning: our manifesto for liberation, within the Green Party and beyond
‘It’s easy to assume that as time moves forward, our society becomes more progressive and accepting of previously marginalised groups. But the last few years have shown us that there is always a risk of sliding backwards on the rights of minorities’.
Amelia Womack and Tamsin Omond: Our first 100 days as Green Party co-leaders
‘In our first 100 days as leaders, we will meet with the UK’s leading progressive thinkers and movements to understand and promote the best ideas for a low-carbon future’
Tory net zero plans will come to nothing if we keep fueling climate chaos abroad
British banks are still profiting from exploiting some of the most dangerous fossil fuel projects around the world.