Motion text
That this House expresses its profound concern about the Government’s failure to address the urgency of the climate and ecological emergency; is alarmed by escalating climate impacts and the diminishing remaining carbon budget for limiting global temperatures to 1.5 degrees; is dismayed by the recent approval of the Rosebank oil field, the contents of which would, if burned, produce more CO2 than the combined annual emissions of all 28 low-income countries in the world; condemns the Prime Minister’s rollback on delivering Net Zero which falsely pits measures to achieve our climate targets against tackling the cost of living crisis, creates uncertainty for businesses, will lead to increased costs for households, and further erodes the UK’s standing on the world stage; notes that according to the Climate Change Committee, the UK is unlikely to deliver its 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution and is off track to meet the Sixth Carbon Budget; calls on the Government to press for an agreement on the urgent and just phase out of all fossil fuels, as well as the operationalisation of a properly resourced Loss and Damage Finance Fund at COP28 in Dubai; and urges the Government to deliver the transformative action needed to meet the UK’s climate targets, reduce energy bills for the long-term, and regain the UK’s climate leadership, including a retrofit revolution to upgrade the UK’s leaky homes, unleashing cheap and abundant renewables, and putting an end to new oil and gas licences, alongside facilitating a Just Transition for workers and communities.
Signatures (27)
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.
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
7 November 2023
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
8 November 2023
Foord, Richard
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
8 November 2023
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
10 November 2023
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
13 November 2023
Whitley, Mick
Labour
Signed on
9 November 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
8 November 2023
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
8 November 2023
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on
9 November 2023
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
9 November 2023
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
9 November 2023
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
10 November 2023
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
10 November 2023
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
13 November 2023
Smith, Cat
Labour
Signed on
13 November 2023
Winter, Beth
Labour
Signed on
13 November 2023
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
14 November 2023
Whittome, Nadia
Labour
Signed on
14 November 2023
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
14 November 2023
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
14 November 2023
Sultana, Zarah
Labour
Signed on
14 November 2023
Davies, Geraint
Independent
Signed on
14 November 2023
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
20 November 2023
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on
21 November 2023
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
21 November 2023
Long Bailey, Rebecca
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2023
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
29 November 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.