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Gareth Bacon's Climate-related Tweets, Speeches & Votes

We've found the following climate-related tweets, speeches & votes by Gareth Bacon

• 20 Jan 2026: Tweet

  RT @RicHolden: Welcome honesty from @UKLabour fmr Defence Secretary, Lord Hutton Labour’s net zero targets aren’t ambitious, they are dest… [Source]

• 12 Nov 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  Beyond that, there is also a concern that there is no size threshold for data centres in the regulations, nor any definition, which raises the question of whether very small developments should be captured or included. I hope the Minister will be able to clarify that. Finally, it is vital that the Government go further and faster to reduce the high commercial energy prices that put our data centre market at risk. To date, companies have sought to invest in the UK for our data centre-friendly business environment, but the energy policies of the Minister’s colleague, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, are putting that status at risk. I hope the Minister shares those concerns and makes his colleague aware of the potential damage he is doing.

  Full debate: Draft Infrastructure Planning (Business or Commercial Projects) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

• 30 Oct 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  T7. Earlier, the Secretary of State said that he was committed to growing our car industry, but British car manufacturers face huge fines for selling cars that consumers actually want, while the Government use taxpayers’ money to subsidise the purchase of foreign cars with Chinese batteries in them. What are the Government’s plans to end the nonsensical zero emission vehicles mandate, and to restore a normal market, from which our car industry would benefit?

  Full debate: Topical Questions

• 02 Oct 2025: Tweet

  RT @ClaireCoutinho: When something isn’t working, we should be honest and say so. The Climate Change Act isn’t working for Britain or glob… [Source]

• 12 Jul 2025: Tweet

  RT @KemiBadenoch: Labour’s reckless rush to net zero by 2050 is driving up the cost of family holidays, deepening the cost-of-living crisis… [Source]

• 11 Jun 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  Relatedly, the HEFA cap comes into force incrementally from 2027, despite there currently being no domestic production of second generation SAF in the UK and low levels of second generation SAF produced globally, removing the opportunity to source mandated volumes through imports. This risks making the costs of hitting SAF mandate targets very high indeed, because suppliers will soon be forced to buy out of their mandate obligations—a significant cost that will be passed on to the airlines and, ultimately, to passengers without delivering any decarbonisation benefit at all. Will the Government consider revising the timelines for phasing out HEFA SAF to bring them more in line with the timescales for domestic second generation SAF production, in order to minimise the costs for passengers?

  The importance of this Bill is clear. Backing UK production of sustainable aviation fuel is necessary if we are to meet our net zero goals without undermining the competitiveness of the aviation sector. However, let me be clear: as the Bill moves through the House, we will continue to look closely at the detail and press for changes where necessary, where improvements can be made to ensure that the scheme delivers on its promise.

  Full debate: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill

• 15 May 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  “a just transition to nationalisation would mean the levelling up of pay and conditions for rail workers.”

  Full debate: Topical Questions

• 08 Apr 2025: Tweet

  RT @Conservatives: Net Zero by 2050 is impossible. It’s time Labour faced reality - instead of making half-baked announcements that won’t… [Source]

• 7 Apr 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  However, on the substance of the right hon. Lady’s statement, I cannot share her enthusiasm for the rest of Labour’s plans. The reality is that today, Labour is simply trying to clear up the uncertainty that it has contributed to. When the previous Conservative Government reacted to sluggish automotive trade figures by making the pragmatic decision to delay the ban on new diesel and petrol cars from 2030 to 2035, aligning the UK with major global economies such as France, Germany, Sweden and Canada, Labour accused us of undermining the automotive industry. This morning, the Secretary of State criticised the previous Government for chopping and changing, and a consultation put out by Labour claimed that our policies caused “great harm” to the UK’s reputation as a leading nation in the EV transition by moving the goalposts. However, that is precisely what Labour did upon taking office by ideologically reversing the 2035 deadline. The plans announced over the weekend do not place the automotive sector in a better position than it was when we left office, despite some minor adjustments to the zero emission vehicle mandate.

  Indeed, despite today’s announcements, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has stated that zero emission vehicle mandate targets remain “incredibly challenging”. In its words:

  Full debate: Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate

• 27 Mar 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  The Secretary of State will be aware that in response to her Department’s recent rail consultation, the trade unions welcomed her plan and said that a just transition to nationalisation would mean the levelling up of pay and conditions for rail workers. The cost of that to the taxpayer could be considerable. Would she consider a strike over harmonising pay and conditions to be a necessary strike?

  Full debate: Topical Questions

• 24 Mar 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  I note that the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whom I am pleased to see in his place, has instructed NESO to investigate the incident urgently. It is crucial that NESO’s investigation delivers a clear and objective assessment of the incident’s circumstances and the UK’s broader energy resilience. I ask the Government to keep the House informed as that investigation develops.

  The event at Heathrow reminds us that true energy security depends not only on price stability but on the physical safety of our energy infrastructure. Given the crucial role of airports in our economy, we must remain vigilant. In the light of that, what discussions has the Secretary of State had with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero about ensuring that the energy supply to major airports remains secure? What is the timeline for the Kelly review, and will its findings be made publicly available? Will the Secretary of State engage with colleagues across Government Departments to assess and mitigate the risks posed by malicious actors who will undoubtedly have taken note of this weekend’s events? Finally, what specific steps will she take to strengthen the resilience of our critical national infrastructure?

  Full debate: Disruption at Heathrow

• 22 Sep 2023: Tweet

  I strongly welcome @RishiSunak's new approach to Net Zero. These measures ensure we meet the 2050 target – while easing the high financial costs our constituents faced. Read my article in full: https://www.garethbacon.com/post/the-prime-minister-s-new-approach-to-net-zero [Source]

• 20 Sep 2023: Tweet

  RT @ClaireCoutinho: We can’t tackle climate change without protecting nature. Sadly, the destruction of forests around the world accounts… [Source]

• 20 Sep 2023: Tweet

  RT @ClaireCoutinho: Today we are taking a pragmatic path to ensure we can meet our Net Zero targets. We are fully committed to Net Zero by… [Source]

• 13 Dec 2021: Vote

  Subsidy Control Bill — Schedule 1 - The subsidy control principles - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 07 Jun 2021: Vote

  Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill — New Clause 1 - Human Rights Abuses - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 26 May 2021: Vote

  Environment Bill — New Clause 24 - Prohibition on burning of peat in upland areas - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 13 Jan 2021: Vote

  Financial Services Bill — Schedule 2 - Prudential regulation of FCA investment firms - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 08 Dec 2020: Vote

  Delegated Legislation — Financial Assistance to Industry - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 16 Nov 2020: Vote

  Pension Schemes Bill [Lords] — Clause 124 - Climate change risk - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 12 Oct 2020: Vote

  Agriculture Bill — After Clause 42 - Contribution of agriculture and associated land use to climate change targets - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 29 Sep 2020: Vote

  United Kingdom Internal Market Bill — New Clause 6 - Economic development: climate and nature emergency impact statement - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 05 Feb 2020: Vote

  Transport - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 23 Oct 2019: Tweet

  RT @GLAConservative: ⚡️ REVEALED: The Mayor's clean air hypocrisy ???? ???????? Only 7% of City Hall's car fleet are zero-emission. ????❌ Broken his p… [Source]

• 26 Apr 2019: Tweet

  RT @Councillorsuzie: On #TheLateDebate tonight with @simonharrisitv and Baroness Jenny Jones discussing the #climatechange protesters. Bl… [Source]

• 18 Apr 2019: Tweet

  RT @Conservatives: We are one of the world’s leading nations in tackling climate change. ✅ We share people’s passion to address this issue… [Source]

• 18 Apr 2019: Tweet

  RT @Councillorsuzie: I cannot begin to think how much this inconsiderate #ClimateChange demonstration will cost #London businesses @londonc… [Source]

• 16 Apr 2019: Tweet

  RT @Councillorsuzie: 113 now arrested over the #ClimateChange protesters- what a disgrace, as if the Police don’t have enough to do without… [Source]

• 16 Feb 2019: Tweet

  RT @JamesCleverly: Climate Campaigner: “Who wants to bunk-off school on Friday and join in with a climate change protest?” School kid: “Yo… [Source]