Thursday, July 10, 2008
Latest news from Parliament
A lot has been happening since we launched 'canvass your MP'! A small committee of MPs has been discussing the Climate Change Bill over the last few weeks, and over 80 Labour MPs signed a motion in support of an 80% target. In a vote, the Lib Dems and the Scottish Nationalists backed the 80% target, some Conservative MPs supported 80% whilst the lead Conservative spokespeople abstained. Unfortunately, there weren't enough votes overall to get 80% through at this stage. However, what happens next is that MPs will debate the Bill next in October/November. Lib Dem MP Steve Webb has tabled a further amendment to get 80% into the Bill, and there should be a vote. Now we need everyone to get their MP to commit to backing 80% - make sure you make that appointment with your MP now!
