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James MacCleary's Climate-related Tweets, Speeches & Votes

We've found the following climate-related tweets, speeches & votes by James MacCleary

• 20 May 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  Climate change is causing global instability. Melting ice opens up new flashpoints in the Arctic, and stress on food and water resources drives displacement and conflict. Our armed forces need the tools to fight the wars of the future, not just to patch up the gaps left by the past, but Britain cannot do this alone. If the last century has taught us anything—and if recent years have taught us anything—it is that our security is bound up with that of our allies. That is why we must be unwavering in our continued support for Ukraine. We must strengthen NATO, deepen co-operation with Commonwealth allies such as Canada and Australia, and rebuild a serious defence relationship with Europe.

  Full debate: Defence Readiness

• 24 Mar 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  The defining challenge for our nation is how to meet the unprecedented threat posed by an imperial Kremlin and an unreliable White House. It requires thinking about defence in a new way, because to stand up for values that we cherish, we must be strong enough to defend them. That means, at its core, rearming Britain. Meeting this challenge requires more than military hardware. It means a whole-of-society approach to national resilience. It means energy security, investing in renewables so that we are not dependent on fossil fuels from the very dictators we are standing up to. The Conservatives’ plan to raid investment in renewable energy investment undermines one element of UK security for another—it is robbing Peter to pay Paul. It means food security too. Biodiversity underpins our ability to feed ourselves. Declining ecosystems mean declining food production, and that is a national security risk that we ignore at our peril.

  Full debate: Defence

• 2 Feb 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  We all know that we must urgently increase defence spending, but we are not hearing many ways to get it moving right away without harming British security in other ways. Slashing international development aid or investment in renewable energy, for instance, is just robbing Peter to pay Paul.

  Full debate: Support for Defence SMEs

• 10 Sep 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  The upcoming Budget must unlock much-needed funding for major roads that are congested and therefore delay bus service. I have raised the A259 in my constituency directly with the Prime Minister in this place. It is a vicious cycle: congestion holds back buses, people turn back to cars, and traffic gets worse. Better buses mean fewer cars, and a transition to a zero emissions fleet must be central to how we plan for the future.

  Full debate: Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]

• 06 Sep 2025: Tweet

  RT @DannyVet: Whether talking about climate change or health, Reform continue to pedal anti-science conspiracy theories like the quacks tha… [Source]

• 1 May 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  The Liberal Democrats believe that the future of British industry and our national security depend on a serious and sustained commitment to renewable energy. We want to see far greater emphasis on clean energy sources, particularly solar, in order to reduce our dangerous reliance on fossil fuels, strengthen our energy security, and tackle fuel poverty by bringing down energy bills for households and businesses alike. In the face of Putin’s barbaric war in Europe and with Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs threatening fresh economic turmoil, we cannot afford to be complacent. The future of energy-intensive industries, not least our steel industry, hangs in the balance.

  Steelmaking is not just an economic asset; it is of vital strategic importance to the UK. We need steel in order to build the infrastructure required for a sustainable, secure future, from wind turbines and railways to hospitals and homes. Without it, our ambitions for net zero and national resilience will collapse. As such, will the Government give a clear, unequivocal commitment to their net zero plans, and will they ensure that no option is off the table when it comes to safeguarding our steel industry and the future of British manufacturing?

  Full debate: Energy Prices: Energy-intensive Industries

• 01 May 2025: Tweet

  Steelmaking is vital to Britain's future – for our economy, our energy security, and our Net Zero goals. To bring down energy prices for households and businesses, the Government must back renewables and our steel industry. My question to the Minister today in the Commons: https://x.com/JamesMacCleary/status/1917936484419621375/video/1 [Source]

• 08 Jan 2025: Tweet

  ???? It is crucial to tackle the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss to safeguard our planet for future generations.???? I'm very happy to be supporting the Climate and Nature Bill brought forward by my @LibDems colleague, @DrRozSavageMP. ???? https://x.com/JamesMacCleary/status/1876995796895170944/photo/1 [Source]

• 12 Nov 2024: Tweet

  #COP29, let’s remember: climate action isn’t just about cutting emissions-it’s about supporting communities on the frontlines. Climate finance should prioritise helping vulnerable regions adapt, not just meet targets. Real leadership tackles the human impact, not just the carbon [Source]

• 26 Jul 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  Moving on to today’s debate, it is encouraging to hear support from many Members for ramping up renewable energy. Our constituents, the business community and the UK’s international allies are carefully watching this new Government and Parliament to see if we are serious about once again making the UK a leader in the transition to a clean, safe and inclusive low-carbon economy. I hope we will work together in a constructive spirit to show that we are indeed serious and that fine words will be matched by bold action.

  Locally, we have seen the benefits of community energy and heat networks. We must ensure that communities that are taking on renewable energy facilities, such as for solar power, can directly benefit. That should include community ownership of smaller-scale schemes. It is not just about energy generation; it is about transmission. Other hon. Members have mentioned delays in renewable energy schemes getting off the ground because of connectivity issues to the grid.

  Full debate: Making Britain a Clean Energy Superpower

• 23 Feb 2023: Tweet

  Tackling climate change “can always be done mañana, mañana, as far as the Conservatives are concerned. No it can’t, it has to be done now.” #ClimateEmergency Me speaking on the Council Budget at the @LewesDC Full Council meeting???? https://twitter.com/JamesMacCleary/status/1628797126145605632/video/1 [Source]

• 07 Dec 2022: Tweet

  This is entirely the wrong thing to be doing at this, or any other, time. The Conservatives keep saying they want to tackle climate change but their actions indicate the exact opposite. They oppose solar and wind farms and support new coal mines. https://twitter.com/LibDems/status/1600563772074381312 [Source]

• 19 Oct 2022: Tweet

  Fracking is not something that should even be getting discussed. It is the exact opposite of what we need to be doing to address the climate emergency and our energy future. I won't be the only constituent watching closely how @mariacaulfield votes later. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/19/fracking-vote-labour-liz-truss-vote-of-confidence [Source]

• 11 Oct 2022: Tweet

  The Conservatives' obsession with #fracking despite no evidence that it will bring down #energybills is deeply alarming. We are in the middle of a #ClimateEmergency, and instead of investing in renewable energy, Conservatives are seeking to pump more carbon into the atmosphere. https://twitter.com/Lewes_Lib_Dems/status/1579856864560713729 [Source]

• 18 Jul 2022: Tweet

  NASA’s climate spiral is terrifying. The #ToryLeadershipContest hopefuls must commit to the manifesto pledges on which they were elected in 2019; to #NetZero and the policies needed to achieve it. #ClimateEmergency https://twitter.com/BestForBritain/status/1549009663378788355/video/1 [Source]

• 07 Apr 2022: Tweet

  The government’s #EnergyStrategy mostly overlooks wind (cheap) in favour of nuclear (expensive) and more oil and gas. To hit #NetZero we need to transition to renewable energy and move away from fossil fuels, as I talked about on #politicssoutheast last month. https://twitter.com/JamesMacCleary/status/1512065461382352906/video/1 [Source]

• 27 Jan 2022: Tweet

  Half a million of taxpayer pounds to avoid the agony of first class on a scheduled flight! Better still it resulted in the appalling trade deal with Australia. An indefensible indulgence and waste of taxpayers money, not to mention a total disregard for the climate emergency. https://twitter.com/PickardJE/status/1486678343911194630 [Source]

• 02 Jan 2022: Tweet

  The Green Investment Bank was a key @LibDems priority in govt. Serious, pragmatic action to take on the climate emergency which was rolled back by the Tories as soon as they could get away with it. https://twitter.com/PickardJE/status/1477577312279437312 [Source]

• 27 Jan 2021: Tweet

  Sorry, what?!?! Not enough time for scrutiny? They passed an entire trade deal with the EU through parliament in one day. This is absolute nonsense. Just shows that the govt has no real commitment to combatting climate change. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55799191 [Source]

• 14 Sep 2016: Tweet

  Hinkley nuclear plant will be most expensive object on earth. Tell the government we want renewable energy instead http://bit.ly/1Tj50M0 [Source]

• 24 May 2016: Tweet

  This bad news for Britain. We should be investing in renewable energy - not blasting for more fossil fuels. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/north-yorkshire-fracking-vote-council-approves-fracking-in-ryedale-a7044086.html [Source]

• 13 Dec 2012: Tweet

  Motion at Lewes Town Council on action over climate change unanimously supported. Great example of the council setting a positive example. [Source]