Motion text
That this House notes that 12 national governments, including nine Pacific Island States, are calling for countries around the world to back their proposal for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to negotiate a fast, fair and well-managed energy transition; recognises that Pacific Island States are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise from climate change, that these countries’ populations are at risk of mass displacement and other human rights violations due to the ensuing climate crisis and that the UK has a responsibility to stand with them and act fast to avert this; understands that multilateral action is vital to managing an equitable transition from fossil fuels, which was agreed by all parties at COP28, with the urgency required given the scale of the climate crisis and the escalating threats it poses to human rights; acknowledges the need to take domestic action for a fair phase-out of fossil fuels—for example legislating for a ban on new coal mines—to ensure the phase-out process begins as soon as possible so that workers in the UK and globally are supported into new sustainable industries and the UK to realise the benefits of domestically produced renewable energy as soon as possible; and recommends that the UK Government endorses the proposal for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty as a way to manage the energy transition quickly and fairly.
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.
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
13 May 2024
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
13 May 2024
Blake, Olivia
Labour
Signed on
13 May 2024
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
13 May 2024
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
13 May 2024
Eastwood, Colum
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
13 May 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
14 May 2024
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
20 May 2024
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
20 May 2024
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
21 May 2024
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 May 2024
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on
22 May 2024
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
23 May 2024
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
23 May 2024
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.