Motion text
That this House deplores the Government’s decision to approve a new coal mine in Whitehaven, Cumbria; believes that it damages the United Kingdom’s international reputation and sets a terrible example of climate leadership; recognises that, while the coal mine will create 500 time-limited jobs, the Local Government Association estimate 6,000 green jobs could be created in Cumbria by 2030; understands that British Steel and Tata Steel have no plans to purchase coal from the mine and that 87 per cent of the coking coal produced will be exported; and demands that the Government reverses its decision to approve the Whitehaven coal mine and invests in green, renewable jobs in Cumbria to provide secure, long-term employment.
Signatures (14)
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
8 December 2022
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
9 December 2022
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 December 2022
Foord, Richard
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 December 2022
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
12 December 2022
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
12 December 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 December 2022
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 December 2022
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
14 December 2022
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
15 December 2022
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
19 December 2022
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
9 January 2023
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
12 January 2023
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
18 January 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.