COP26 and deep coal mining in the UK

Early day motion 1335, tabled 11 January 2021 by Barry Gardiner (Labour). Signed by 7 members.

That this House recognises the UK’s historic responsibility as host of COP26 to lead by example on the transition to renewable energy and emissions reductions; notes the government’s recent commitment to cut emissions by 68% by 2030 and to invest in low-carbon energy solutions in accordance with the advice on the Sixth Carbon Budget given by the Committee on Climate Change; and believes that the Government’s refusal to call in Cumbria County Council’s approval on the planning application from West Cumbria Mining for a deep coal mine in Whitehaven is a mistake of historic proportion and sends out contradictory signals about the UK's determination to achieve a strong outcome on emissions reductions as host and President of COP26 and threatens our credibility to lead the negotiations.

Signatures by party: Plaid Cymru 3, Labour 2, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.