I welcome the Government’s attempt to strengthen airline passengers’ rights, especially with the worries about aviation fuel due to Israel and Trump launching a disastrous and illegal war on Iran. I am happy to support the Civil Aviation Authority being given additional enforcement powers to ensure that airlines comply with consumer laws. However, I am not so keen on legislation that makes it easier to expand airports, especially if that increases noise and pollution for people living in the immediate area or along the flight path. It is extremely bad for human health and well-being.
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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Committee Stage Day 4
Ultimately, these amendments are about empowering local decision-making Continue reading “English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Committee Stage Day 4”
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill
There is absolutely no techno fix for the pollution that aviation causes and the Royal Society worked out that to reach net zero for aviation fuel we need at least half the UK’s agricultural land to grow the raw materials. That means less fodder for livestock and higher prices for cereals and food. Last year, the 2025 UK harvest was the second worst on record. If the Government want farmers to grow jet fuel instead of food, prices in the shops are going to rise in order to keep the planes flying. As we enter the era of climate crisis impacting on world food production, our country will have less farming land available but will want more of it devoted to support the oxymoronic idea of sustainable aviation Continue reading “Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill”
Green win on Bus Bill
Yesterday we won what we think is the second green vote ever in Parliament – my amendment (put by Natalie) calling for a review of village bus services Continue reading “Green win on Bus Bill”
Heathrow “is an economic parasite”
Given a choice between nature and growth, Labour seems far too willing to burn and destroy whatever is necessary and that includes our climate. Continue reading “Heathrow “is an economic parasite””
National Bargee Traveller Association
Last week Jenny sponsored an event in Parliament for the National Bargee Traveller Association.
The National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) is a volunteer organisation that campaigns and provides advice for itinerant boat dwellers – “Bargee Travellers” – on Britain’s inland and coastal waterways. This includes anyone whose home is a boat and who does not have a permanent mooring for their boat with planning permission for residential use. Continue reading “National Bargee Traveller Association”
Passenger Railway Services Bill Committee Stage
The Green Party has long supported the public ownership of rail, along with other natural monopolies such as the NHS and water, and we therefore support this Bill. There is hope for a public transport revolution under this Government, but the only way we will get people out of their cars and on to public transport is if it is integrated Continue reading “Passenger Railway Services Bill Committee Stage”
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb 