Caroline Lucas
Tougher regulation urged to tackle ‘toxic diet’ of chemicals UK consumers face
Call comes after hair and blood analysis of a group of 17 politicians and environmental leaders showed the presence of toxic chemicals.
Green Party says it’s ‘on the up’ as it launches General Election campaign
Co-leader Adrian Ramsay said the party is offering ‘real hope and real change’ to voters.
MPs call for inquiry into role of CPS in Assange case
The Australian-born journalist is being held in Belmarsh prison in London as he fights being extradited to the United States.
Five new books to read this week
This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Saltblood by Francesca De Tores and Another England by Caroline Lucas.
Barclay urged ‘to remove deforestation from supermarket shelves’ without delay
Under new Government rules, businesses will be banned from using or selling certain goods that came from land linked to illegal deforestation.
PM accused of ‘pandering’ to corporate interests over new oil and gas licences
Climate activists and green groups argue that more oil and gas production will not improve UK energy security.
Sunak urged to ‘do more than just turn up’ at Cop28 climate talks
MPs want the Prime Minister to commit to rapidly phasing out fossil fuels when he attends the summit in Dubai later this year.
MPs call on Coffey to back Clean Air Bill
Due to be debated in the House of Commons in December, the Bill seeks to strengthen targets and action on cutting air pollution.
MPs warn Sunak not to send ‘mixed signals’ on climate change
Former environment minister Lord Goldsmith is among the parliamentarians calling for Rishi Sunak to show more leadership on climate issues.
Shapps: Not awarding new oil and gas licences is ‘bonkers policy’
Green MP Caroline Lucas urged the Government to ‘rule out’ new licences.