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The Climate APPG

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A group of cross-party UK parliamentarians working together to tackle climate change

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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Our chair, @umakumaran.bsky.social, in PoliticsHome 👉 www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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North Sea drilling is not the answer to our energy problems.
The urgency of the climate crisis is undeniable. The next 12 months are pivotal for advancing the global phase-out of fossil fuels and leaving a li...
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
And a special thank you to @nea.org.uk, @citizensadvice.bsky.social, @e3g.bsky.social, @nestauk.bsky.social and @groundworkuk.bsky.social for presenting their latest expert advice and analysis.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Thank you to the parliamentarians who attended and engaged in discussions on what can be done to support households with energy costs and how the Energy Independence Bill could be key to reducing the UK’s dependence on fossil fuels and bringing down bills in the long term.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Yesterday, alongside the APPG on Warm Homes, we held a parliamentary drop-in event on the impact of the energy crisis on consumers. We spoke about: 💡Immediate advice and support available to help with high energy bills 📃Short term policy gaps ☀️Long term solutions to protect households
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Thanks to @lukemurphy.bsky.social, our previous chair, for all of his hard work and leadership 🙌
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
🎉 We are pleased to announce that Uma Kumaran MP has been elected as the new chair of the Climate Change APPG. We look forward to working with @umakumaran.bsky.social and the APPG's members to push for climate action to go further and faster ⚡️
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪 Good news: offshore wind manufacturing in Scotland 💰250m investment 👷500 skilled direct jobs 🏗️ supply chain critical for clean power This is a welcome step towards ensuring the UK captures more of the value from its world-leading offshore wind sector. www.rechargenews.com/suppliers/ve...
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Vestas plans UK nacelle factory for offshore wind turbines
Plant would handle V236 15MW components subject to success securing orders for wind turbines off the back of UK auctions
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
And Minister for Climate Action, @katiewhitemp.bsky.social, reaffirmed the UK Government’s commitment to clean energy and argues that continued climate action is essential for both climate goals and energy security.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
APPG member @werahobhouse.org.uk insisted that the UK’s dependence on fossil fuels caused by previous failure to invest sufficiently in renewables and home insulation led directly to the spike in energy bills in recent years.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
APPG vice-chair, @carladenyer.bsky.social, argued that as well as being bad for the climate, approving the UK’s largest undeveloped oil field, Rosebank, would do nothing to lower energy bills at home.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The Chair of the ESNZ Select Committee @billesterson.bsky.social outlined the stark reality of what climate impacts will mean for future generations and demanded that the UK double down on its clean energy transition.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
New oil and gas drilling will not cut bills, will not materially improve energy security, and is not a realistic avenue for short-term relief to the current energy crisis, as set out by @lukemurphy.bsky.social
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Our Chair, @lukemurphy.bsky.social explained how the UK’s climate ambitions are inextricably linked to our living standards and energy security. "This isn't an energy crisis, it's an oil and gas crisis"
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The Chair of the Climate APPG @lukemurphy.bsky.social just called a debate on our progress in tackling climate change. The message was clear: we must double down and move faster, for the sake of our energy security, natural environment, and a liveable planet for future generations 👇
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Thank you to the Minister and parliamentarians for attending.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
The discussion covered the government’s plans to: 🔧Deliver a pipeline of skilled workers across every nation and region 🤝Ensure clean energy jobs are good jobs 👷Harness the potential of the existing workforce
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
It was a pleasure to host the Minister for Industry, @chrismcdonaldmp.bsky.social, for a roundtable this afternoon to discuss the government’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan, which sets out how the government plans to deliver and support the workforce needed to meet the UK’s clean energy ambitions👷⚡️
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
APPG member @jeevunsandher.bsky.social highlighted that the UK’s dependence on fossil fuels has led to an affordability crisis and asked how our transition away from fossil fuels will tackle the cost of household energy head on.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
As climate costs escalate, at home and abroad, the cost of the transition is falling, as technologies innovate and improve. APPG member @pollybillington.bsky.social argued that investment in renewables will reduce the cost of energy and provide vital energy security in an uncertain world.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Chair of the ESNZ Select Committee and APPG member @billesterson.bsky.social said that those arguing against taking climate action are denying future generations a safe and liveable future.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
In the current geopolitical context, it is crucial that the UK achieves true energy independence by reducing its need for fossil fuels. @richardfoordld.bsky.social highlighted the UK’s increasing reliance on gas imports and asked how the government is building out homegrown energy supply.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
During DESNZ oral questions today, Climate APPG members highlighted why climate action is an imperative for the UK’s energy security, lower bills, and the future of our planet. 🧵👇
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Thank you to the Minister and parliamentarians for attending. @michaelshanksmp.co.uk @lukemurphy.bsky.social @pippaheylings.bsky.social @torcuil.bsky.social @angusmacdonaldld.bsky.social @werahobhouse.org.uk
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
The discussion focused on: ⚡️The government’s vision for the North Sea’s transition 🌎The government’s commitment to a 1.5°C and climate science-aligned approach to UK oil and gas production 👷How the government's plan delivers for workers, communities and supply chains
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
The Climate APPG was delighted to host @michaelshanksmp.co.uk, Minister for Energy, for a discussion on the UK Government’s North Sea Future Plan yesterday.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
APPG member Olivia Blake MP urged the government to continue leadership shown at the COP30 negotiations when championing a road map for fossil fuel phase out by ruling out extraction at Rosebank.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
APPG member Abtisam Mohamed MP welcomed the UK’s support for the Belém Action Mechanism at COP30, but called for faster progress in moving away from oil and gas and the need to reject the application to extract from Rosebank.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
APPG member @elliechowns.bsky.social pushed the government to commit finance to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility fund and to global just transition efforts, while pressing the Secretary of State on the UK’s defining climate test: the Rosebank oil field.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
APPG member @barrygardiner.bsky.social expressed concerns about how fossil fuels are discussed at COP negotiations and asked the Secretary of State about the role played by the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance, and what the UK is doing to work with other countries.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
@stellacreasy.bsky.social stressed that approving new oil and gas projects such as Rosebank and Jackdaw would undermine the UK’s climate leadership and directly counter efforts to keep global warming below 1.5°C.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
APPG member Graham Leadbitter MP raised the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on indigenous communities in the Amazon, and peoples across the globe living on the frontline of the climate crisis.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
APPG member @umakumaran.bsky.social welcomed the UK’s climate leadership and asked the Secretary of State for updates on the government’s plan for clean power by 2030, the UK’s nationally determined contribution, and steps being taken to push forward global cooperation on climate.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
APPG Vice Chair @pippaheylings.bsky.social welcomed progress at COP30 but raised concerns about the lack of agreement on fossil fuels, insufficient national commitments, and the UK’s decision not to invest in the Tropical Forests Forever Facility fund.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee @billesterson.bsky.social highlighted that the energy transition and meeting the 1.5° target is not only a climate imperative but essential for the UK’s long-term energy security.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
On Tuesday, Secretary of State @ed-miliband.bsky.social delivered a ministerial statement, following the conclusion of the COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil. Members of the Climate APPG contributed to the debate🧵👇
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
We were delighted to host @katiewhitemp.bsky.social, Minister for Climate Action, and the Primate of Brazil and Bishop of the Amazon, Most Rev Marinez Bassotto, for a discussion on the UK's priorities at #COP30 and Brazil's presidency, including a special focus on the Amazon rainforest
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Congratulations to all of our officers! 🎉
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
NEW: Rt Hon Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park has been re-elected as Vice Chair of the Climate APPG
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
NEW: @carladenyer.bsky.social MP for Bristol Central has been re-elected as Vice Chair of the Climate APPG
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
NEW: @pippaheylings.bsky.social MP for South Cambridgeshire has been re-elected as Vice Chair of the Climate APPG
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
NEW: @lukemurphy.bsky.social MP for Basingstoke has been re-elected as Chair of the Climate APPG
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
NEW: The Climate APPG held its AGM yesterday
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
"A hard-headed assessment of the impact on bills, jobs, the industry & the climate all lead to the same conclusion: allowing drilling for fossil fuels at Rosebank would be the wrong decision" - Climate APPG supporter @chrismurraymp.bsky.social 👏 www.lbc.co.uk/article/foss...
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Fossil fuel extraction at Rosebank makes no sense, we have an obligation to lead the world on net zero | LBC
The Labour Government will soon face a critical choice on whether to allow the extraction of fossil fuels from the Rosebank oil and gas field in Scotland.
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
We look forward to continuing our work to build cross-party consensus on climate action in the Autumn 🍂🌍 www.climateappg.co.uk
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Thank you to our Chair @lukemurphy.bsky.social, our Vice Chairs @pippaheylings.bsky.social, @carladenyer.bsky.social, Zac Goldsmith, and to our 80+ cross-party parliamentary supporters for continuing to champion the case for ambitious climate action in the UK. 👏
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
🛢️ Our supporters mobilised against the development of the Rosebank oil field. There is now significant scientific evidence that new oil and gas fields are incompatible with globally-agreed climate thresholds. Our VC @carladenyer.bsky.social 👇
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
We helped secure policy wins including ✅ Investment to support UK offshore wind manufacturing ✅ Plans to strengthen job quality requirements for renewable developers ✅ A funding boost for the Clean Industry Bonus (here's APPG supporter @richardfoordld.bsky.social calling for this back in January👇)
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
We welcomed in government commitments to: 🌏 Align future UK oil and gas production with climate science 👷‍♂️ Secure the benefits of the clean energy transition for workers and communities 💰 Invest in clean power and warm homes
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
🏛️ Our supporters continuously advocated for tackling the climate crisis and unlocking the benefits of clean energy for people and communities across the country. Here's Climate APPG Chair @lukemurphy.bsky.social writing in @politicshome.bsky.social 👇 www.politicshome.com/thehouse/art...
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Parliament can make Britain a clean energy superpower – it must embrace the challenge
Lifting the ban on onshore wind, approving new solar farms and ending support for the Cumbrian coal mine: all down payments to put Britain on the p...
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The Climate APPG @climateappg.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
🏗️ We hosted cross-party roundtables with Ministers in DESNZ and DBT - giving our supporters the opportunity to scrutinise the government’s plans around key policy milestones like the Industrial Strategy and consultation on the future of the North Sea. bsky.app/profile/mich...
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