The right to breathe clean air campaign

Early day motion 1154, tabled 17 November 2020 by Barry Sheerman (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 14 members.

That this House acknowledges that long term exposure to air pollution causes between 28,000 and 36,000 deaths per year; expresses the belief that people across the United Kingdom and beyond should have an inalienable right to breathe clean air; notes that poor air quality is one of the greatest public health challenges that people face in the 21st century; and recognises the need for a coordinated solution between all levels of Government and the private sector to mitigate against the negative health impacts of dangerous levels of air pollution; and further notes that the Government should make reference to the inalienable right to breathe clean air in any future legislative proposals.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Scottish National Party 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1.