We are creating and destroying at an alarming rate. We must move to a circular economy
This week the government introduced legislation to ban the supply of single-use plastic straws, single-use plastic-stemmed cotton buds…
Environment
My priorities as Labour’s Shadow Environment Secretary
The coronavirus crisis means that business as usual is no longer an option. Business as usual wasn’t working.…
Bail out aviation sector – but make it conditional on climate plan, says Labour
Labour has called on the government to put in place support packages for the aviation sector – but…
Now is exactly the right time to argue for radical change
Life has changed beyond recognition. We keep being told that soon we will enter a ‘new normal’, but…
Our reaction to Covid-19 could threaten the future of public transport
There is, perversely, something heartening about the atmosphere on the streets today. Kids are pedalling away behind their…
The 2020 Budget fell far short of the urgency required by our climate crisis
Early this year, the Treasury told us that this Budget would prioritise the environment. But that’s definitely not…
Labour scores best on climate action, says Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth has ranked Labour top for its plan to tackle climate change after analysing all…
We can’t afford Tory inaction: Labour has a plan for nature recovery
Alarm bells are ringing ever louder as the climate debate ice sculpture continues to melt, with no sign…
“We are living in the jaws of a climate and environment emergency” – Corbyn’s full speech
Below is the full text of Jeremy Corbyn’s speech in Southampton this morning, in which he set out…
When it comes to animal welfare, the people of Britain want more
Britain has always been a proud nation of animal lovers. Yet for decades, our laws have failed to…
