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Baroness Parminter

Government must speed up electric vehicle roll out or risk missing net zero target
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
Government must speed up electric vehicle roll out or risk missing net zero target
Electric Vehicle (EV) policy has been high on the agenda in recent months with the Prime Minister’s announcement back in September delaying the phase out of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030 to 2035 and the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate coming into force in early 2024.
The UK’s climate policy backtrack is bad for the planet and the economy
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
The UK’s climate policy backtrack is bad for the planet and the economy
Baroness Parminter, chair of the Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee, argues
Rishi Sunak’s “new approach” to Britain’s climate policy, including his delay to the end of the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, is bad for the planet, the car industry and the economy.
The government has a mountain to climb to meet 2030 nature target
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
The government has a mountain to climb to meet 2030 nature target
Nature is in serious decline in the United Kingdom. Since 1970, over 40 per cent of species have decreased in abundance as a result of various agricultural and industrial practices and climate change.
UK will miss net zero targets unless government uses every lever to change behaviours
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
UK will miss net zero targets unless government uses every lever to change behaviours
We won’t reach net zero by 2050 unless people change their behaviours to adopt new technologies and use less carbon intensive products and services, as well as reduce carbon-intensive consumption. However, the government’s current approach to help people do this is inadequate.
World leaders must focus on the prize to make a success out of COP26
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
World leaders must focus on the prize to make a success out of COP26
Wild weather at the outset, so bad in some places that reportedly one of our environment ministers couldn’t travel to Glasgow, is a reminder of what’s at stake at COP26 - the biggest political event that Britain has ever hosted.
Good COP, bad COP? How Britain can lead the way on global nature protection
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
Good COP, bad COP? How Britain can lead the way on global nature protection
A gulf exists between the urgency and importance of halting biodiversity losses, restoring nature and the amount of actual efforts being made to do so. COP15 is a crucial moment to turn the tide.
Government must say no to new coalmines, or risk damaging our climate and our international reputation
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
Government must say no to new coalmines, or risk damaging our climate and our international reputation
The government must close the door on new coalmines in the UK and signal we are transitioning to a net zero world. Without it the chances of delivering our goals at COP26 are slim.
The NHS is failing patients with eating disorders
Health
By Baroness Parminter
The NHS is failing patients with eating disorders

The Government must urgently order a review of eating disorder services, says Baroness Parminter
Shortage of psychiatrists is threatening lives, we need government action
Health
By Baroness Parminter
Shortage of psychiatrists is threatening lives, we need government action

The Government must take action to address the shortage of psychiatrists, contributing to lengthy NHS waiting times and having devastating effects on people reaching out for support, writes Baroness Parminter.
We must respond to the wake-up calls from experts & the public outcry over the state of our planet
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
We must respond to the wake-up calls from experts & the public outcry over the state of our planet

Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Parminter writes following her Lords question this week on 'Strengthening the public authorities’ biodiversity duty'.
Challenging the misconceptions on eating disorders we ensure that fewer people suffer in silence
Health
By Baroness Parminter
Challenging the misconceptions on eating disorders we ensure that fewer people suffer in silence

Lib Dem peer Baroness Parminter writes to mark Eating Disorder Awareness Week, following her Lords question on ‘Ensuring those suffering from an eating disorder can access treatment and support’
The Government’s aim to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste by 2042 is far too unambitious
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
The Government’s aim to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste by 2042 is far too unambitious

Former Lib Dem Lords Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Spokesperson, Baroness Parminter, writes ahead of a debate in the House of Lords on 'the threat to the environment by plastic and the case for improved recycling'.
Revising the Politics A-level curriculum
Education
By Baroness Parminter
Revising the Politics A-level curriculum
Baroness Parminter writes following her recent Oral question in the House of Lords regarding proposed changes to the Politics A-level curriculum.
'It is time to stop puppy farms once and for all'
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
'It is time to stop puppy farms once and for all'
Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Baroness Parminter writes following her question in the Lords this week calling for updated legislation related to dog breeding and boarding.