The right to breathe clean air campaign

Early day motion 43, tabled 17 May 2021 by Barry Sheerman (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 34 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 UK 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; recognises the need for a co-ordinated 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 12, Scottish National Party 6, Liberal Democrat 5, Independent 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, Alba 1, DUP 1, Green 1.