Motion text
That this House welcomes the WWF's Earth Hour which falls on 24 March 2018, and aims to see millions of people across the UK switch their lights off for one hour starting at 8.30pm in order to highlight the need for strong action to tackle climate change; expresses concern that in the last 25 years one in six of the planet's species have become at risk of extinction from climate change; congratulates the communities, businesses and landmarks from around the world who have already committed to switching their lights off for Earth Hour 2018; and urges the Government to respond to WWF's call to take global leadership on tackling climate change, limiting total global warming to 1.5 degrees and to rescue and restore nature for future generations.
Signatures (18)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 March 2018
Aldous, Peter
Conservative
Signed on
16 March 2018
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 March 2018
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 March 2018
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 March 2018
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
20 March 2018
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 April 2018
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
26 March 2018
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 April 2018
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 March 2018
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on
22 March 2018
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 April 2018
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
26 March 2018
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
29 March 2018
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 March 2018
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
21 March 2018
Swinson, Jo
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
26 March 2018
Western, Matt
Labour
Signed on
20 March 2018
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.