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Max Wilkinson's Climate-related Tweets, Speeches & Votes

We've found the following climate-related tweets, speeches & votes by Max Wilkinson

• 10 Feb 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  Rendesco is a brilliant renewable energy business in my constituency. Just before Christmas, it was awarded a £2 million grant from UK Research and Innovation, but since then the phone has not been working at UKRI’s end. Can Ministers have a word to see whether this money can be unlocked, to ensure that Rendesco’s product can be brought to market and that jobs are not lost?

  Full debate: Topical Questions

• 6 Jan 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  Almost a year ago, the Housing and Planning Minister and I had a wonderful discussion about my sunshine Bill, which would require all new homes to include solar panels on their roof. I understand that the Government are on the cusp of making an announcement about that. Can we be reassured that this will be the year when we finally force all developers to make us have nice, green energy on our roofs?

  Full debate: Topical Questions

• 4 Jun 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  SF Planning, the agent for the planning development, reckons the solar panels will provide 93% of the power needed to run the lido. With the help of Professor Jeremy Miller, it is looking to go even further by harnessing even more renewable energy. I would like to place on the record my thanks to the lido chief executive officer, Julie Sergeant, who is in the Public Gallery—hello, Julie—and to Rick Jones, the chair of the lido’s trust, alongside all the trustees and staff of Cheltenham’s lido. The facility recently celebrated its 90th birthday. Thanks to their leadership, I am confident it will continue to serve the public for many more years to come. I fully intend to be there to see it through to 120. Or 130—crikey!

  Full debate: Swimming Facilities

• 12 Feb 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  I will immediately move on to the point that data is an abstract term and is being used to cover all sorts of information in these debates. Yet all data is not equal and our legislation must properly reflect that. For example, there is a clear and obvious role for AI in processing health data in a way that helps doctors with diagnosis and benefits patients with faster treatment. The same might apply to the chats we have with our local councils about bins, planning or licensing. Yet even though no one will disagree that the UK firms innovating in science, medicine, climate change and other key industries must not be stymied, the training data for other AI systems—the data we are talking about—is literature, poetry, music and art. Those are things that are creative in essence. It is not just data; it is creative endeavour and an extremely human form.

  Full debate: Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]

• 17 Jan 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  At the heart of the discussion is a pressing need to tackle twin crises: the cost of living and climate change. As hon. Members will know, the climate change discussion often leads us to debate difficult trade-offs—the Government are grappling with those and they have my good wishes in doing so—but solar energy generation on new build homes is very much not in that category. The Bill helps us to tackle the cost of living and climate change—a clear win-win.

  Full debate: New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill

  If we are to achieve the new home building targets that the Government have set out, we must ensure that new build homes are equipped for the challenges of the future, which include climate change and looking after our environment. If we do not change the standards for new housing stock, we not only miss an economic opportunity but put the environment at risk. The Government’s own advisory body, the Climate Change Committee, has advised that the UK will not meet its emissions targets without the “near complete decarbonisation” of housing stock. That is why it is so important that the new Government, specifically the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, have moved the conversation along, not least as shown by the answer to a question that I asked the right hon. Gentleman before Christmas, in which he said he was “very sympathetic” to the case for mandatory solar panels on new build homes. He is right.

  Full debate: New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill

  Reasonable exemptions need to apply, including for very tall buildings; for buildings on which it would not be economical to install solar panels, due to roof size or other factors; and for buildings that had other forms of renewable energy generation installed that were more appropriate for that setting. Where buildings cannot physically accommodate solar panels that cover at least 40% of the building’s ground-floor area, the Bill requires that solar panels are installed to the maximum extent possible.

  Full debate: New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill

  I visited Hinkley Point on a school trip as an 11-year-old and was told, very excitedly, that a new Hinkley C was on the way. I regret to tell the House that I am now 40 and, on current projections, Hinkley C is not expected to generate any power until I am at least 44. On the point of time, the new homes built today will outlast us all. If we can make them work better for the planet, they will be a lasting testament to this House’s efforts to tackle climate change, and they will offer protections against the energy shocks we have all endured too. That is what we have the chance to do today, if Ministers are willing to support the principles of the sunshine Bill. We cannot and should not let this opportunity pass us by, and it is our duty to build a political consensus here to match the consensus among members of the public.

  So to paraphrase the great Morecambe and Wise in the song that shares the informal name we have given to this Bill, let our arms be as warm as the sun up above, and let us think about how much joy we can give to each brand new bright tomorrow—if only we can lower people’s energy bills and help to tackle climate change too.

  Full debate: New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill

• 03 Dec 2024: Tweet

  RT @MP4Stratford: I am proud to support The Sunshine Bill ☀️by @mpmwilko mandating #solar energy on roofs of all new homes. #GreenEnergy… [Source]

• 21 Nov 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  The Prime Minister’s focus on fighting climate change on the international stage is a welcome change from the conspiracy theories and equivocation we had under the last Government. One of the simplest ways to generate clean power in the UK is through solar panels, so will his Government take an interest in my private Member’s Bill, the sunshine Bill—the New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill, which would mandate solar photovoltaic generation on all new build homes—when it comes to the Commons on 17 January?

  Full debate: G20 and COP29 Summits

• 5 Sep 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  Does my hon. Friend agree that we need the Bill to look at and include schemes like the Cheltenham green deal, run by Cheltenham borough council, through which local organisations that could not otherwise fund green schemes are able to access funding borrowed by the local council? Such schemes will then make money and provide a return for the taxpayer so that local areas can start producing more renewable energy for themselves—for example, through the investment in solar panels on the roof of Cheltenham Town football club.

  Full debate: Great British Energy Bill

• 28 Jul 2024: Tweet

  Progress on green energy should have been so much faster over the past few years. Ed Davey led the way as energy secretary and we will always back renewable power. https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1817639166848454935/video/1 [Source]

• 23 Jul 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  I am proud to have already kept my first promise as a Member of Parliament. I have joined the Robins Trust, which supports Cheltenham Town FC. They remain a division ahead of Forest Green Rovers, despite being relegated last season—with my apologies to the hon. Member for Stroud (Dr Opher). I have led campaigns already to invest in affordable housing in Cheltenham, to fight climate change and to support food banks, because we have them. It is a disgrace that a town as wealthy as Cheltenham has more than 700 people using food banks regularly. We have a unique scheme in Cheltenham where food bank users also get free access to the leisure centre. I would recommend that all Members try to roll that out in their area. However, if there is one priority I will pursue relentlessly, it will be undoing the harm caused to our local health services these past few years. Alongside the word “education”, our town crest also features the world “health”. I will defend our local hospital, and I will campaign on primary care, too.

  Full debate: Immigration and Home Affairs

• 28 Apr 2024: Tweet

  RT @cheltlibdems: Tackling climate change and protecting our environment. ✔️ Climate change is having a major impact on our planet. That's… [Source]

• 07 Feb 2024: Tweet

  Thank you to tireless organiser Vanessa and all the hardworking climate friendly organisations who made From The Ground Up such a success. Cheltenham is making progress on the net zero drive and local groups make such a difference to our efforts. https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1755174390453481847/photo/1 [Source]

• 30 Nov 2023: Tweet

  Since COP26, the government has watered down its climate change targets and decided to distract people with conspiracy theories about bins. They are wilfully ignoring the seriousness of this threat. https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1730283600321364222/video/1 [Source]

• 30 Sep 2023: Tweet

  @claddingfiasco Happy to. If you scroll through my feed and look at my website you’ll see plenty of positivity. £180m housing investment. Climate change work. Health campaigns. And more. But I also reserve the right to hold opponents to account. That’s important in a democracy. [Source]

• 26 May 2023: Tweet

  This is great news to read on a Friday morning. Cheltenham's pioneering supplementary planning document on Climate Change, which began life when we setup the new climate team back in 2021, will certainly help support this scheme and much more in future. ????????⚽️ [Source]

• 26 May 2023: Tweet

  It's really encouraging to see @CTFCofficial pursuing renewable energy generation at Whaddon Road. When we started working on the @CheltenhamZero project this is exactly the sort of response we were looking for. Well done to all involved. https://publicaccess.cheltenham.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RV3YM1ELH9C00 [Source]

• 07 Apr 2023: Tweet

  https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/plans-install-solar-panels-cheltenham-8330397?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target I’m pleased to see this application for green energy generation by @lidocheltenham. The government’s failed energy policies place the pool under threat and the Lido Trust needs support to help the pool become financially and environmentally sustainable. [Source]

• 09 Mar 2023: Tweet

  @NetZeroChris @EnergySysCat @ActiveBuildingC Well done Chris. I'm sure this is reward for the enthusiasm, intelligence and energy you bring to your work. Keep in touch! [Source]

• 22 Feb 2023: Tweet

  If anyone in Cheltenham wants to know what the Borough Council is up to and what the priorities are for the local area, it's worth having a look at this. It covers the Golden Valley, £180m housing investment, climate emergency projects and much more.???? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeWyLGZqvFk&feature=youtu.be [Source]

• 26 Nov 2022: Tweet

  We had a good chat about all things energy, air quality, environment and climate change on #PoliticsWest yesterday. Tune in tomorrow @Vision21Glos @CheltenhamZero @PlanetChelt. https://twitter.com/TonyArnese/status/1596428608284794880 [Source]

• 28 Oct 2022: Tweet

  Hang on a minute. Regardless of whether he cares about climate change, isn't it his job to attend these big international events? https://twitter.com/NatashaC/status/1585654200402432006 [Source]

• 01 Sep 2022: Tweet

  This machine was drilling a 100m hole in a Charlton Kings garden to install a ground source heat pump. Heat pumps will play a vital role in our move away from gas boilers and towards net zero. Thanks to Matt and the Thermal Earth team for showing me this fascinating project! ???? https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1565386472152350720/photo/1 [Source]

• 21 Aug 2022: Tweet

  @CheltCivicSoc @BBCGlos @CheltenhamBC I agree with the outcomes you seek but I don’t agree that nothing would have happened without CCS. You’ll see from the comms later this week. I look forward to working productively with CCS in future, regardless of the political views of those involved. That’s as it should be. [Source]

• 19 Jul 2022: Tweet

  @Alishacmlewis I reckon @raechel_kelly from @PlanetChelt is one of our wisest local climate emergency campaigners. She has a very sound take on this sort of thing and once told me an excellent story about why we shouldn't try to ban families enjoying burgers. Similar vibes with the ice rink. [Source]

• 20 May 2022: Tweet

  @wevegotwheels @CheltenhamBC @GlosCC @Vision21Glos @CheltTewksCycle @PlanetChelt The last version of the Cheltenham Zero grants offered funding for this. Current one doesn't (bigger, energy focus instead). @Alishacmlewis the new climate emergency cabinet member might be able to look into this for you. [Source]

• 17 May 2022: Tweet

  Progress will inevitably be less quick than we'd like. Much of the Net Zero work simply cannot be done by Cheltenham and local authorities alone. But the building blocks are now in place. Good luck to my successor as climate emergency cabinet member: @Alishacmlewis. [Source]

• 17 May 2022: Tweet

  Huge thanks also to @Vision21Glos @PlanetChelt and everyone who has joined @CheltenhamZero. A lot has been achieved since the climate emergency portfolio was setup. We now have a Climate Emergency Action Plan, new planning rules, £10m Cheltenham Green Deal... [Source]

• 17 May 2022: Tweet

  Pleased to have started a new role as the @CheltenhamBC cabinet member for Economic Development, Culture, Tourism and Wellbeing. I've enjoyed helping setup the local climate emergency work with our hardworking council officers. Thank you. [Source]

• 17 Feb 2022: Tweet

  If we’re going to fight Climate Emergency, we need a plan. We now have one covering energy, transport, buildings and biodiversity. It’s backed by a Cheltenham Green Deal investment fund too. #CheltenhamZero https://twitter.com/CheltenhamBC/status/1493538688780980228 [Source]

• 14 Feb 2022: Tweet

  A big thanks to Prestbury Parish Council for hosting me this evening. We had a valuable discussion about Cheltenham’s new Climate Emergency Action Plan, including recycling, EVs, buses, development and community work. ???? ???? ???? #CheltenhamZero https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1493318903166124034/photo/1 [Source]

• 11 Feb 2022: Tweet

  @LisaMWhits @GlosCC @wevegotwheels @CheltenhamBC I'm sure they're part of the future. Our Climate Emergency Action Plan (going to the next CBC council meeting) references these, as well as other sustainable travel schemes. [Source]

• 02 Feb 2022: Tweet

  Are you coming to From The Ground Up @pipandjims on 12 Feb? It would be great to see you in the audience for our event about @CheltenhamBC's Climate Emergency Action Plan. You can get free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cheltenhams-climate-emergency-action-plan-cllr-max-wilkinson-tickets-249944910957 [Source]

• 27 Jan 2022: Tweet

  @MartinChelt @cheltlibdems @GreenLibDems @LibDems @Vision21Glos Well done to the developer! This is great news and it comes hot on the heels of the first carbon neutral council homes getting through planning. There is no excuse for developers to bring through standard box schemes with no regard to the climate crisis. https://www.cheltlibdems.org.uk/first_carbon_neutral_council_houses [Source]

• 01 Jan 2022: Tweet

  Happy new year everyone! Things to look forward to in Cheltenham in 2022: - Detailed plan for net zero - More from @GoldenValley_UK - New houses (including our first carbon neutral council homes) as part of our £180m investment - Pocket park at Clarence Fountain https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1477217785872887814/photo/1 [Source]

• 08 Dec 2021: Tweet

  Thank you to the @TheNationalStar Students Union for hosting me and @raechel_kelly from @PlanetChelt today. We had an interesting and informative chat about the climate crisis with SU President Elliot, Amber, Leo, Izzy and Bea. #CheltenhamZero https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1468587965492477953/photo/1 [Source]

• 07 Dec 2021: Tweet

  The #CheltenhamZero Partnership is gaining momentum. Thank you to the 50 organisations that have signed up so far and well done to everyone involved. There’s so much work to do, but we’ll get to net zero if we work together. https://www.punchline-gloucester.com/articles/aanews/more-than-fifty-partners-for-cheltenham-net-zero-pledge [Source]

• 24 Nov 2021: Tweet

  I was asked by @room_151 what I thought the #COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact means for local areas. In summary: Secretary of State @michaelgove must now make good on the government's word as a Pact signatory by devolving power and money to local areas. https://www.room151.co.uk/funding/cop26-verdict-pact-underlines-the-role-of-local-communities-in-climate-action/ [Source]

• 12 Nov 2021: Tweet

  Thank you to Annie and Miriam for inviting me to the Cheltenham #Cop26 climate vigil on the Promenade. I look forward to receiving the eye-catching tapestry of everyone’s suggestions and priorities for action. Well done to everyone involved. ???? https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1459186492006449157/photo/1 [Source]

• 16 Oct 2021: Tweet

  Thank you for inviting me @prideinglos and @UKPrideNetwork. It was a pleasure to meet you and learn more about your important campaigning work. Good luck with everything, including making Pride net zero. ????️‍????????️‍⚧️???? https://twitter.com/prideinglos/status/1449319204574965760 [Source]

• 13 Oct 2021: Tweet

  It was ace talking to @UniGlosSustain about Cheltenham’s efforts to hit net zero. Thanks for inviting me on. ???? #CheltenhamZero @Vision21Glos https://twitter.com/UniGlosSustain/status/1448242408085467137 [Source]

• 02 Oct 2021: Tweet

  The informal verbal warnings are clearly not a deterrent. Commissioner Nelson vowed to combat antisocial behaviour - it’s time he made good on his promise. The enforcement must not be left to Zwings, which is a private company trying to do its bit to decarbonise local travel. [Source]

• 30 Sep 2021: Tweet

  Yesterday I had a fascinating time with the team at @ActiveBuildingC. I look forward to ensuring the expertise they have helps us achieve carbon neutrality in development in Cheltenham, including @CheltBoroHomes and @GoldenValley_UK. Thanks to @NetZeroChris ???? #cheltenhamzero https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1443501984745721858/photo/1 [Source]

• 18 Sep 2021: Tweet

  I enjoyed speaking at the #LDConf fringe last night alongside @LaylaMoran @emilysmithLD @EmilyTesterLD @msannasabine and @Thakeham. It was good to be able to share stories about Cheltenham’s positive £180million investment in new homes and commitment to tackling climate change. https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1439124016711745537/photo/1 [Source]

• 17 Sep 2021: Tweet

  @CheltenhamBC @m_joshua_ @PunchlineGlos @soglos @visitchelt @GlosLiveOnline @glosinfo @TheLocalAnswer A nine-year plan is on the way. Making the council itself carbon neutral should be within our gift. The wider borough picture relies on devolution of power and money from govt, which was a key line in our climate emergency declaration. That hasn’t happened yet… [Source]

• 16 Sep 2021: Tweet

  Yesterday was a really important day in Cheltenham’s work to fight the climate emergency as the @ThePlanetMark bus came to @uniofglos. I was privileged to be asked to speak alongside some real experts: @Spirax_Sarco_UK, @commercialgroup @PlanetChelt and @EMcquone. #CheltenhamZero https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1438411261532938241/photo/1 [Source]

• 10 Sep 2021: Tweet

  We want to know what children and young people in Cheltenham think about climate change. As a society, we simply don't listen to them enough. Please share the link. https://haveyoursay.cheltenham.gov.uk/no-child-left-behind/our-future-autumn-sign-up/ https://twitter.com/CheltenhamBC/status/1436295672668561416 [Source]

• 16 Aug 2021: Tweet

  If we are going to tackle the twin crises of public health and the climate emergency, we’ll need much more work like this. But walking and cycling isn’t just about better physical health and the environment, it’s great for mental health, productivity and local shops too. [Source]

• 14 Aug 2021: Tweet

  There’s a climate emergency theme at the @visitchelt big screen in Imperial Gardens tomorrow (Sunday). Pop down to see two thought-provoking films and speak to some local environment volunteers. #CheltenhamZero https://www.visitcheltenham.com/blog/read/2021/08/bumper-weekend-of-films-planned-for-cheltenhams-big-screen-in-the-gardens-b735 [Source]

• 16 Jul 2021: Tweet

  I had an educative informative time with the Food Loose and @GlobalFootsteps team this week. It was lovely to hear about their work to fight the climate emergency by helping shoppers ditch plastic and more - including their own renewable energy sources. https://foodloose.co.uk https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1416022550266716168/photo/1 [Source]

• 24 Jun 2021: Tweet

  Sorry to The Good Place for stealing their pun, but we should all be feeling like this GIF and going a lot faster in our response to climate change. https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1408096930111102978/photo/1 [Source]

• 08 May 2021: Tweet

  @Pollysymondson We can look at it in the Climate Change Supplementary Planning Document. Sort of thing it would naturally pick up. Thanks for raising it. :-) [Source]

• 03 Mar 2021: Tweet

  @RDodsworth1 @joeharrispark @Vision21Glos @GlosLiveOnline I don't really mind whether Cheltenham has a mayor or not. But we're gonna have a new one in May regardless and the choice here is whether the next one gets zero emission car and can lead by example, or the chosen vehicle uses petrol. [Source]

• 26 Feb 2021: Tweet

  @JasonWaWa @s100pmh @peterwalker99 Don't get me wrong. I'm not black-hatted. We are exploring so many ways to tackle the climate emergency. But at borough level we are also much more restricted in our powers and budgets than many people think. [Source]

• 26 Feb 2021: Tweet

  @s100pmh @JasonWaWa @peterwalker99 I'm not sure which gallery you think I'm playing to here, Peter! As far as results go, we will get there. But our climate emergency declaration involved an ask of government for more money and powers - neither have been forthcoming. [Source]

• 21 Jan 2021: Tweet

  This was an interesting day of discussions to lay the groundwork for our borough-wide efforts to fight the climate emergency. And before the experts got involved I was asked to say a few words too. #CheltenhamZero https://twitter.com/CheltenhamBC/status/1352227202817994753 [Source]

• 13 Jan 2021: Tweet

  @BBC_Hayley The #CheltenhamZero conference had more than 100 people attending - all committed to getting together to fight the climate emergency. It was a hugely positive day and I was inspired by all the businesses and community groups. [Source]

• 02 Nov 2020: Tweet

  I've been asked to attend @cheltenhambc scrutiny tonight to talk about our work on the climate emergency. It's not going fast enough and we have so much to do, but we are starting to make progress. You can read my written report here: https://democracy.cheltenham.gov.uk/documents/s33935/2020_11_04_OS%20Climate%20Change%20update%20from%20Cabinet%20Member.pdf [Source]

• 24 Aug 2020: Tweet

  The climate emergency is a huge challenge for us all to meet. I want to know what you think about a few key issues and ideas, so please let me know by filling in my survey. https://digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/nrLMSmXt Thank you for taking the time to answer. Max [Source]

• 07 Aug 2020: Tweet

  @Paulwiltshire The UK climate emergency citizens assembly is probably the biggest. Citizens’ juries have been used as nearby as the Forest of Dean to look at NHS priorities. Pretty expensive to do properly though. [Source]

• 20 Jul 2020: Tweet

  Thanks to Yolande Booyse for presenting a petition to @CheltenhamBC urging the council to follow through on its climate emergency declaration. We’ll act on her words and we will always be pushing for more action. ???? ???? https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1285221737035161601/photo/1 [Source]

• 15 Jul 2020: Tweet

  @sammyptweet @jeremy4glos There are ways to make streets accessible for residents only. There are interventions that could be introduced to reduce through traffic. Open-mindedness and enquiry is needed if the climate emergency is to be tackled and public health is to be improved. [Source]

• 15 May 2020: Tweet

  @MaryRegW @MatthewR0226 @timfarron On that note, I bet I could find you plenty of examples of local campaigns against renewable energy schemes. All justified by perfectly good ‘local factors’ of course... [Source]

• 02 Mar 2020: Tweet

  I had an inspiring time with @ColinChelt, councillors from across the country, and from all parties, at the @LGANews Climate Emergency Leadership weekend. Lots of positive actions to take forward. @libdemlocalgov https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1234414153865007104/photo/1 [Source]

• 17 Feb 2020: Tweet

  Local Conservatives voted down an extra £2million for environment initiatives @gloscc last week. This week, they’ve done some fag packet maths to tell us to spend another £50,000 on climate change in Cheltenham, when we are leading the charge already. Rank hypocrisy. [Source]

• 16 Feb 2020: Tweet

  @helen_fagan @rowena_kay @mr__mo @LeighBoobyer If every well-meaning scheme is summarily dismissed due to assumed negatives based on unpredictable human responses, before proper consultation and investigation, then efforts to solve the climate crisis and public health issues will always fail. [Source]

• 27 Jan 2020: Tweet

  An interesting article on the UK Climate Change Citizens' Assembly. Deliberative democracy will certainly help us find a way through. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51258368 [Source]

• 13 Jan 2020: Tweet

  It's right that politicians are ambitious in trying to solve the climate crisis, but it's also right to reflect on where things went wrong. I know Cheltenham will learn from the Boots Corner experience. I hope @GlosCC will too. https://twitter.com/cheltlibdems/status/1216741168291119110 [Source]

• 09 Dec 2019: Tweet

  In Cheltenham I have led a campaign on the borough council to declare a climate emergency, and have worked on the plans to make us a carbon neutral town by 2030. As your MP I could do so much more. Vote @LibDems for a #BrighterFuture for the environment: https://www.maxwilkinson.org/environment https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1204082042427858946/photo/1 [Source]

• 29 Nov 2019: Tweet

  I've taken @friends_earth's #ClimateActionPledge. If elected in Cheltenham I'll put the climate first when I vote in parliament. We're in a #ClimateEmergency and must rapidly cut greenhouse gas emissions for a greener and fairer society. #ClimateElection https://twitter.com/friends_earth/status/1197909254277095426/photo/1 [Source]

• 27 Nov 2019: Tweet

  @cheltenhamblues @cheltlibdems @LibDems Have a look here: https://www.maxwilkinson.org/vision I’m particularly passionate about housing and education, but getting every community involved in the climate emergency fight will be important too. [Source]

• 22 Nov 2019: Tweet

  @domjoly @rob_kelsall @AlexChalkChelt @GP4Chelt Plenty more! One at the uni, one at Pip and Jim’s Church, climate change one and a WASPI one. There’s also a BBC Radio Glos one and a Five Live one at the Exmouth Arms. [Source]

• 14 Nov 2019: Tweet

  The #Cheltenham interfaith climate change event at @uniofglos was thought-provoking and inspiring. Thank you to Alex, Yolande and Kane for chatting, and to everyone who made it such a special evening. It's imperative to continue cross-community work on such an important topic. https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1194981074482413569/photo/1 [Source]

• 08 Nov 2019: Tweet

  The world is in a climate emergency. The @LibDems have a plan. #brighterfuture https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1192806021082832902/video/1 [Source]

• 07 Nov 2019: Tweet

  ????How will Jo Swinson’s Lib Dems tackle the climate emergency????? ????generating 80% of electricity from renewables by 2030 ???? insulating all low-income homes by 2025. A Lib Dem government will deliver a bold green plan and a #BrighterFuture. Learn more: https://www.libdems.org.uk/plan [Source]

• 26 Oct 2019: Tweet

  @DanHarte It’s frustrating. But the SYSTRA report will help move things along and the climate emergency declaration will shift policy too. [Source]

• 21 Oct 2019: Tweet

  This 'Carbon Neutral Cheltenham' report is a landmark moment in the council’s efforts to tackle the climate emergency locally. https://www.maxwilkinson.org/carbon_neutral_cheltenham #carbonneutral #cheltenham #environment https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1186228131759316997/photo/1 [Source]

• 14 Oct 2019: Tweet

  Another news flash: Cheltenham Borough Council might soon have a cabinet member for climate change. That shows how seriously we are taking it. [Source]

• 14 Oct 2019: Tweet

  Here’s @AlexHegChelt giving the report on Carbon Neutral Cheltenham. Lots of ambitious stuff in here. The work was sparked by our climate emergency declaration, following my motion to the council in Feb. https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1183749861520367618/photo/1 [Source]

• 11 Oct 2019: Tweet

  I’ve thought about it hard. And I’ve concluded it is fine to buy stuff from shops and still demand action on climate change. I’m also sure it’s even perfectly acceptable to own a car and demand action on climate change. [Source]

• 09 Oct 2019: Tweet

  @popejames True. We can all take some practical action too: Switch to a 100% green energy tariff; Switch your pension to an ethical fund etc etc. [Source]

• 22 Sep 2019: Tweet

  @JimmyOKeefe @CheltGreenParty @shccheltenham There are regular events and environmental issues are never far away from the council meeting agendas. We had a climate emergency meeting too. I’m pleased that I specifically invited the Green Party so they could take part. ???? [Source]

• 20 Sep 2019: Tweet

  “System change not climate change,” say the girls from @cheltladiescoll in Cheltenham #ClimateStrike #SchoolsStrike4Climate https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1175025973596737536/photo/1 [Source]

• 20 Sep 2019: Tweet

  I’m humbled to have been asked to speak at the climate Strike protest in Cheltenham. Huge numbers outside the Municipal Offices. #schoolstrike4climate #ClimateStrikes #ClimateEmergency https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1175020106793009153/photo/1 [Source]

• 20 Sep 2019: Tweet

  I hear @AlexChalkChelt is coming to address the climate strike crowds in Cheltenham later. I assume he won’t be talking about his abysmal voting record - for fracking, reducing subsidies for renewable energy and much more bad stuff besides. https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1174986738806247424/photo/1 [Source]

• 22 Aug 2019: Tweet

  It’s not a surprise to hear it, but we probably need reminding: if we want to cut carbon use and fight the climate emergency, we’ll need to cut down on car journeys. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/aug/22/uk-must-reduce-personal-vehicle-ownership-meet-zero-carbon-target-mps-report [Source]

• 08 Aug 2019: Tweet

  Here's a story about the Cheltenham climate emergency assembly meeting we held on Tuesday night. With a hat tip to contributions from @Vision21Glos and @XRCheltenham. Please do get in touch if you have feedback on this important campaign. https://www.maxwilkinson.org/climate_emergency_meeting [Source]

• 06 Aug 2019: Tweet

  I’m so pleased there was a big turnout at the #Cheltenham Climate Emergency Assembly at the Municipal Offices tonight. Thanks to everyone who came along and shared ideas including @Vision21Glos, @CheltGreenParty and @XRCheltenham. https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1158868463106121729/photo/1 [Source]

• 03 Aug 2019: Tweet

  @rowena_kay The thing is, polling usually shows majorities in favour of onshore wind. But Conservative voters don’t like it, so the rest of us can’t have it as part of the renewable energy mix. Fracking though, is bang on. Just ask our local MP, who voted for it. [Source]

• 01 Aug 2019: Tweet

  In summary: I have a bald ambition for Cheltenham, including combatting the climate emergency by planting trees. Alex Chalk’s team of right wing online outriders just has petty insults. He can do better. The end. [Source]

• 22 Jul 2019: Tweet

  I asked a follow up too. There’s further good news: the council is going to consider adopting a more ambitious formula to tackle the climate emergency in future years. If that’s included in future budgets, we’ll have more and more money available to fight the climate emergency. [Source]

• 11 Jul 2019: Tweet

  We must act on the climate emergency and we want local people to get involved. Please come along to the meeting to be part of the conversation. Thank you to @GlosLiveOnline for covering this important assembly. https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/opportunity-grill-council-chiefs-over-3051669 [Source]

• 03 Jul 2019: Tweet

  I’m chairing a Cheltenham Climate Emergency Assembly on 6 August at 7.15pm in the Municipal Offices. Please do come along and register your interest on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/398695220746404/?ti=icl [Source]

• 01 Jul 2019: Tweet

  We heard evidence that it all comes back to the climate emergency, which is clearly high on the agenda. And there was reassurance that there’ll be studies into CO2 output etc when decisions are made. [Source]

• 17 Jun 2019: Tweet

  @steveh262 @fedupfish That’s not a smear. It’s a fact. Alex Chalk has a terrible voting record on climate change matters. [Source]

• 17 Jun 2019: Tweet

  We’re going to have a Cheltenham People’s Assembly on the Climate Emergency this summer. It follows on from my motion to @CheltenhamBC earlier this year to declare a climate emergency. Watch this space for more info this week. @GlosLiveOnline [Source]

• 13 Jun 2019: Tweet

  Despite his attempt to greenwash his voting record in today's Echo, here’s another reminder that Alex Chalk consistently voted against measures to prevent climate change. https://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/25340/alex_chalk/cheltenham/divisions?policy=1030 https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1139168906520813568/photo/1 [Source]

• 30 May 2019: Tweet

  In government @EdwardJDavey worked hard to fight for our planet. Thanks to his vision, the UK is among the world leaders in renewable energy. Today, he has launched his bid to lead @LibDems. Find out more ???????????? https://twitter.com/EdwardJDavey/status/1133992889489514496 [Source]

• 09 May 2019: Tweet

  Hi @AlexChalkChelt will you speak out against the increase in VAT on solar power being brought in by your government? If not, how can we take seriously your statements on climate change? @GlosLiveOnline https://twitter.com/_wearepossible/status/1126454020414033921 [Source]

• 08 May 2019: Tweet

  Good to see Liberal Democrat colleagues on @GlosCC challenging the Conservatives to face up to the climate emergency. @CheltenhamBC has already backed a climate emergency motion and we are looking at ways to move things forward. https://www.cheltlibdems.org.uk/lib-dems-challenge-county-council-to-face-up-to-climate-emergency?recruiter_id=6 [Source]

• 02 May 2019: Tweet

  As students called on politicians to act, I led local action to declare a climate emergency in #Cheltenham. I've persuaded the borough council to agree to make the town carbon neutral by 2030, in line with the UN warning that the world has just 12 years to avert a catastrophe. https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1123939767215972353/photo/1 [Source]

• 23 Mar 2019: Tweet

  Today is mostly about the #PeopesVoteMarch, but I was delighted to get this email from a #Cheltenham school pupil who took part in the recent climate strikes and wants to support Cheltenham’s declaration of a climate emergency. Well done Eve! Keep up the good work https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1109409150184902657/photo/1 [Source]

• 22 Mar 2019: Tweet

  @ben73438 “Are the Tories serious about tackling climate change?” https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1109168064782831618/photo/1 [Source]

• 23 Feb 2019: Tweet

  I’ve written my latest column about Cheltenham declaring a climate emergency: https://www.maxwilkinson.org/ [Source]

• 18 Feb 2019: Tweet

  Thanks to all @CheltenhamBC members who voted tonight for my motion to declare a climate emergency. Now it’s time to get on with moving towards carbon neutrality so we do our bit locally. [Source]

• 15 Feb 2019: Tweet

  Well done to the kids taking part in #ClimateStrike. I’ll be backing them by proposing a climate breakdown motion @CheltenhamBC with @LibDemVix on Monday. We are calling for #Cheltenham to be carbon neutral by 2030 and hope cllrs on all sides will support this action. [Source]

• 27 Nov 2018: Tweet

  It was inspiring to meet the students from @PittvilleSchool and @cheltladiescoll (among others) at the @ClimateVoicesUK conference @CheltenhamBC today. They had so much enthusiasm for combating climate breakdown - if only they were the ones in charge of our planet today. https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/1067493867241566209/photo/1 [Source]

• 12 Sep 2018: Tweet

  I’m hearing that the new (first ever) @GlosCC cabinet member for climate change doesn’t believe that climate change is a manmade phenomenon. Are the local Tories sure he’s the right man for the job? [Source]

• 11 Jan 2018: Tweet

  I hate to be a broken record, but if we still had Lib Dems in government we'd have made progress towards a sustainable funding model for the health service and more sustainable environmental policies too - like when @EdwardJDavey was in charge of climate change policy [Source]

• 29 Sep 2017: Tweet

  Good news on the increase in renewable energy generation. A big achievement by the @LibDems and @EdwardJDavey https://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/3018263/record-breaking-low-carbon-power-tops-50-per-cent-of-uk-electricity-mix [Source]

• 05 Jul 2017: Tweet

  Green energy firm @OVOEnergy is the region's fastest growing company (glad I was ahead of the curve in signing up) https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/southwest/energy-supplier-named-regions-fastest-growing-company?utm_source=southwest_newsletter&utm_campaign=southwest_news_tracker&utm_medium=top_story_article [Source]

• 10 Jun 2017: Tweet

  @AprilPreston_ LDs in govt treble renewable energy: *shrugs*. Greens say something nice: "Caroline Lucas is the best." [Source]

• 09 Jun 2017: Tweet

  Alex needs to make clear that he'll have no truck with the homophobic climate change deniers. https://twitter.com/guyjohnp/status/873132218855587840 [Source]

• 09 Jun 2017: Tweet

  The real coalition of chaos. Theresa May's Tories backed by far-right creationist, homophobic, climate change deniers. Awful. https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/873108164501045248 [Source]

• 20 Mar 2017: Tweet

  Household energy bills £115 lower than in 2008 taking into account inflation, according to independent experts @theCCCuk. Myth busted? https://twitter.com/mpmwilko/status/843885411361574918/photo/1 [Source]

• 12 Mar 2017: Tweet

  @MartinMitchell6 issues on which he says 1 thing & does opposite: fracking, renewable energy, refugees, EU membership & EU citizens' rights. [Source]

• 09 Mar 2017: Tweet

  Yea. What @Ed_Miliband said. These climate change deniers are scary. https://twitter.com/Ed_Miliband/status/839848114517311488 [Source]

• 02 Feb 2017: Tweet

  @piphilthims all Hollywood films about climate change are disappointing [Source]

• 15 Jan 2017: Tweet

  Review of #BBCAQ: Tory Paterson still denying climate change; Beckett still denying crisis in Labour; Browne still denying the Lib Dems. [Source]

• 10 Jan 2017: Tweet

  Seems to suggest he's another ministerial appointment who is not interested in renewable energy or tackling climate change. [Source]

• 10 Jan 2017: Tweet

  Jesse Norman voted to apply the Climate Change Levy tax to electricity generated from renewable sources. [Source]

• 10 Jan 2017: Tweet

  Jesse Norman to lead on energy policy. His voting record on climate change issues suggests where this is heading... https://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/24827/jesse_norman/hereford_and_south_herefordshire/divisions?policy=1030 [Source]

• 28 Jun 2016: Tweet

  UKIP given its first committee chair position in the Welsh Assembly.....and it's for climate change. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-36651136 … [Source]

• 14 Jun 2016: Tweet

  European ministers sign renewable energy agreement focusing on offshore wind - UK strangely absent https://windeurope.org/newsroom/press-releases/windeurope-welcomes-energy-ministers-deal-to-cooperate-on-offshore-wind/ [Source]

• 02 Jun 2016: Tweet

  Great news that renewable energy broke records for investment and production in 2015, but more must be done. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/01/renewable-energy-smashes-global-records-in-2015-report-shows [Source]

• 12 Apr 2016: Tweet

  Oil companies 'spent £81m obstructing climate change policies' in 2015. Shocking if true. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/royal-dutch-shell-exxon-american-petroleum-institute-western-states-petroleum-association-lobbying-a6978336.html [Source]

• 29 Feb 2016: Tweet

  Industry lobby group now supports phasing out coal-fired power stations. Great news for green energy prospects. http://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/feb/28/top-lobbying-group-green-energy-u-turn?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other [Source]

• 10 Feb 2016: Tweet

  'Switch to green energy deals to save the planet,' Church tells Christians. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/energy/12149213/Church-urges-Christians-to-switch-to-green-energy-deals.html [Source]

• 15 Dec 2015: Tweet

  97% of scientists agree on climate change. Tory MP sceptical. https://twitter.com/jrmaidment/status/676777406997405697 [Source]

• 11 Nov 2015: Tweet

  "...changes in gov't support for renewable energy...cost hundreds of jobs in Britain... expected to scare off renewable energy investors." [Source]

• 20 Oct 2015: Tweet

  Listen to @TheBreezeChelt tomorrow to hear me explain why it's important Cheltenham councillors oppose the Govt's renewable energy cuts. [Source]

• 19 Oct 2015: Tweet

  A shame #Cheltenham Conservatives didn't back the motion on renewable energy, but that may not come as a surprise. [Source]

• 06 Oct 2015: Tweet

  Tory MP at #CPC15 warns his party not to make an enemy of the green energy industry (via @politicshome) https://www.politicshome.com/energy-and-environment/articles/opinion/british-gas/green-and-affordable-tories-discuss-future-uk [Source]

• 25 Aug 2015: Tweet

  Interesting chat in Cheltenham with Badger from @GreenpeaceUK. Pleased he acknowledged contribution @LibDems made to renewable energy. [Source]