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Sadik Al-Hassan's Climate-related Tweets, Speeches & Votes

We've found the following climate-related tweets, speeches & votes by Sadik Al-Hassan

• 14 Sep 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  Water is an essential utility, but as we saw this summer, the failure of these companies is already compounding the impact of climate change and drought. We had one of the wettest springs on record, yet the companies have failed to invest in reservoirs, such as in Barrow Gurney in my constituency, that are needed to capture one of the most valuable resources. Reservoirs in the south-west, which should be central to how we store and manage water, have suffered from years of under-investment, neglected by companies that are more focused on returns than resilience.

  Full debate: Water Sector: Public Ownership

• 8 Jul 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  Declares that the community of Long Ashton in North Somerset is significantly underserved by public transport infrastructure; further declares that the area is set to become home to a £1.25 billion healthtech campus which will bring substantial employment, economic growth, and inward investment to the region; further declares that the absence of a railway station serving this community places an unacceptable burden on residents who currently have no viable rail connection to Bristol and beyond; further declares that the provision of a new station in Long Ashton would reduce car dependency, ease congestion on local roads, support the region’s net zero ambitions, and ensure that the economic benefits of the incoming healthtech campus are accessible to a wide range of workers and residents; and further declares that failure to invest in this infrastructure risks undermining the full economic potential of one of the most significant development projects in the West of England.

  Full debate: Railway Station in Long Ashton

• 27 Jan 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  The order updates our efficiency benchmarks to reflect current industry performance and further drive decarbonisation: an essential goal that we must continue to pursue to protect our planet for future generations. The order also enables our carbon border adjustment mechanism to work effectively by phasing out free allocation where appropriate, ensuring a level playing field between domestic producers and imports. This is sensible housekeeping that supports both our climate ambitions and our industrial base, at a time when it is urgently needed.

  Full debate: Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026

  I think, actually, that when we fix some of the problems around climate change, like investing in energy infrastructure and making sure that we take the true cost of business, that will eventually bring down bills. At the moment, Conservative Members seem to be saying that they do not want to account for the cost of climate change, which is maddening, considering their previous position.

  Full debate: Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026

• 15 Oct 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  If we are to meet our net zero commitments while keeping flying affordable and accessible, sustainable aviation fuel must be at the heart of our strategy. It offers one of the most practical and immediate ways to decarbonise flight, reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and secure the economic future of one of Britain’s most successful industries. That is why this Bill is so essential for our environment, our economy, our technological leadership and the future of British aviation.

  Full debate: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill

• 17 Jun 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  As the Member of Parliament for North Somerset, my constituency is certainly no stranger to the aerospace industry. Since the pandemic, Bristol airport has emerged as one of the UK’s fastest-growing airports, now serving 10 million passengers a year, with plans to increase that to 15 million passengers a year by 2040. Although many of my constituents have expressed support for the potential for the 10,000 or so additional jobs such an expansion may bring to my local area, many more have expressed concern over how it can be squared against the airport’s aim to achieve net zero by 2030.

  The Government have already clearly displayed their vision and leadership in this space, and set forth a sensible plan to bring about the maturity of this sector. That is why I wish to focus our debate today not on the technology of tomorrow, but on that of the day after. Hydrogen-powered aviation presents one of the few truly scalable zero-emission pathways for the future of aviation, allowing us to meet our net zero targets while simultaneously keeping flying affordable and accessible.

  Although in recent years we have had great success in decarbonising our power generation, cars, heating and many other sectors, the stark reality is that aviation is one of the most difficult sectors to decarbonise. Currently aviation is primarily fuelled by kerosene, and although great strides have been made in sustainable aviation fuel in recent years, there are currently no cost-competitive alternatives available. As the world continues on the inextricable path towards even greater levels of globalism and integration, the aviation industry’s ability to move people and goods swiftly across continents will only continue to grow in importance.

  During my visit to the science park it was made clear to me that although they are excited about the role that hydrogen has to play in the future of the aviation industry, the ever-shifting net zero policy landscape—especially the perceived lack of clarity from the Government on hydrogen’s future role—has handicapped the sector’s ability to draw in private investment. The Government must make it clear to the private sector that they do have faith in hydrogen’s ability to transform the aviation sector, and that early investment into the nascent industry will be rewarded in future.

  Full debate: Hydrogen-powered Aviation

  I, too, thank all the hon. Members who have contributed to the debate. It was fantastic to hear from the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) about the importance of mitigating any impact of this change on constituents and of challenging scepticism about hydrogen’s role. He is definitely on the bus when it comes to hydrogen. My hon. Friend the Member for Mansfield (Steve Yemm) is a champion of his local airport and of green hydrogen, which offers us strategic energy independence and jobs while also helping us to meet climate targets. The hon. Member for Thornbury and Yate (Claire Young) talked about the innovation history in the west of England, a region that she said is up for the challenges of hydrogen while prioritising change in aviation.

  Front Benchers made a number of important points, too, including about the risk of doing nothing for our ability to meet our climate targets; the skills needed to reflect the changes to regulation to go alongside the Government’s announced funding; the need for a long-term plan to drive investment; the fact that hydrogen is good for the planet and good for Britain; the role of the Government in providing leadership in this hydrogen age, not only in the UK but internationally; and the effect of a refocused Jet Zero Council on progress on catching up in order to meet our plans for a greener aviation sector. I also welcome the UK-US trade deal and its potential benefits for the nascent hydrogen economy. I thank all the relevant Members for bringing those points to the fore; I am certain that the Minister has heard them and will take them away.

  I get the sense that we are unified behind hydrogen-powered aviation. We all agree on the need to reach our legally binding net zero targets, and that we must do so in a way that maintains the affordability and accessibility of the modern aviation industry. I believe that hydrogen-powered aviation is the answer. Down the line, we might disagree on some minor tactical points, but so long as we agree on the overarching aim and strategy, I believe that we can get there.

  Realising the potential of hydrogen-powered aviation is incredibly important, not just for the long-term regional economic prospects of constituencies such as mine, in which Bristol airport plays such a key role in our local economy, but for our nation as a whole. As we have heard, the aviation industry supports over 1.6 million jobs across our country and contributes over £120 billion to our economy every year. While we are here to recognise its contributions to our emissions, I think we agree on its importance to our future economic growth and, therefore, on the need to support its decarbonisation while not imperilling its expected strong growth.

  Full debate: Hydrogen-powered Aviation

• 11 Jun 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  The leadership and vision shown by institutions such as Bristol airport are not just laudable, but necessary, if we are to reach net zero by 2050. Aviation has been a domestic economic success story in recent decades. It now contributes £40 billion to the UK economy annually, including £20 billion in exports, and supports over half a million jobs across the country. With over 60% of the Members of this House having 500 or more constituents who work in aerospace, aviation or the wider supply chain, I will not be alone in recognising how vital it is for the economic future of our country to ensure that this industry remains a success. However, the ugly truth is that the sector accounts for around 7% of the UK’s total emissions, and if we are to decarbonise the aviation industry while ensuring that flying remains affordable and accessible, it is to innovations such as sustainable aviation fuels and hydrogen in aviation that we must turn.

  My constituents in North Somerset will welcome the news that the Government continue to balance the need to support regional economic growth with meeting our net zero commitments, and I look forward to seeing the local jobs and cleaner skies that this Bill will deliver in the years to come.

  Full debate: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill

• 28 Apr 2025: Tweet

  It was great to visit the newly refurbished and now reopened Dundry Village hall this weekend! Thanks to the hard work of the Parish council, the investment into the hall will not only work for the area but to fight climate change and reduce the hall's carbon footprint. https://x.com/Sadik4Pharmacy/status/1916838145439490129/photo/1 [Source]

• 28 Feb 2025: Tweet

  Visiting @ClevedonSchool today to hold a Q&A session about climate change was fantastic with some amazing questions by students. Even better was the presentation they made of green initiatives and projects they could do - showing how much they care about solving the crisis faced https://x.com/Sadik4Pharmacy/status/1895492392268288392/photo/1 [Source]

• 22 Feb 2025: Tweet

  Interesting to visit @wessexwater water recycling facilities in #Portbury which treats sewage for #NorthSomerset We talked about ????infrastructure challenges faced after years of underinvestment ????how proposed bill increases need to show value for money ????climate change plans https://x.com/Sadik4Pharmacy/status/1893218007654003125/photo/1 [Source]

• 12 Feb 2025: Tweet

  Interesting to meet with the @EnvAgency in @UKParliament to talk about their updated flood risk tool which models the risk from climate change. You can check your flood risk now and the longer term risk ???? https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode https://x.com/Sadik4Pharmacy/status/1889625965992538309/photo/1 [Source]

• 10 Feb 2025: Tweet

  So lovely to visit the Gordano Nature Reserve by #WaltoninGordano with @NaturalEngland to see our amazing #NorthSomerset peat. Peat acts as a carbon sink to combat climate change but if peat isn't looked after the carbon is released. Keep up to date ???? https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england https://x.com/Sadik4Pharmacy/status/1888863016986309015/photo/1 [Source]

• 29 Jan 2025: Tweet

  There has been lots of talk about the Climate and Nature Bill #CANBill recently. I believe we need to fight #climatechange and the @UKLabour Green Prosperity Plan is a practical way to deliver the greener, fairer future we need. Read my thoughts here ???? https://www.northsomersettimes.co.uk/news/24890314.sadik-al-hassan-back-labours-green-prosperity-plan/ https://x.com/Sadik4Pharmacy/status/1884553032978862200/photo/1 [Source]

• 30 Dec 2024: Tweet

  Loving the stricter local & environmental standards for new waste incinerators. Projects will need to support ????economic growth ????net zero ♻️circular economy. They will need to be Carbon Capture ready and show how they’ll make use of heat produced e.g. in local industries. https://twitter.com/DefraGovUK/status/1873670437416157419 [Source]

• 24 Dec 2024: Tweet

  RT @Heidi_Labour: We’re working with industry to provide certainty on our transition to zero emissions vehicles. This is a huge chance to… [Source]

• 10 Dec 2024: Tweet

  Great to attend the @valnevaSE campaign event in @UKParliament to find out more about mosquito-borne diseases and the affect of climate change. As the world gets warmer the threat of these conditions grow for the UK and the wider world. https://x.com/Sadik4Pharmacy/status/1866534503037997312/photo/1 [Source]

• 05 Dec 2024: Tweet

  RT @10DowningStreet: NEW: A ground-breaking climate technology partnership with Qatar will boost our position as a clean energy superpower,… [Source]

• 10 Oct 2024: Tweet

  Exciting that @bristolport are developing green plans for a major new terminal to support offshore wind in the Celtic Sea helping UK meet its 2050 net zero. ⚡️ 4.5GW renewable energy for 4m homes ➡️ potentially up to 12GW in the future. https://bristolenergytransitionhub.com/ https://x.com/Sadik4Pharmacy/status/1844315238327517212/photo/1 [Source]

• 09 Sep 2024: Tweet

  RT @DavidLammy: This decade is critical for action on the climate emergency. It was an honour to welcome Sir David Attenborough to the For… [Source]

• 20 Jul 2024: Tweet

  Despite the dark clouds and threats of rain the #farmersmarket in #Nailsea was lovely with a great range of local vendors. Excited to see @nailseamusicals in action soon! Talked through my views on climate with our local Climate Emergency Group ???? https://www.somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk/markets/nailsea/ https://twitter.com/Sadik4Pharmacy/status/1814627626994004327/photo/1 [Source]

• 04 Jun 2024: Tweet

  Labour will set up Great British Energy to take back control of our energy security ???? ???? invest in homegrown green energy ????funded by a proper windfall tax ????Proceeds invested in the future of this country All to bring lower bills and security for households in #NorthSomerset https://twitter.com/Sadik4Pharmacy/status/1797997603529118002/photo/1 [Source]