1/4 Today’s announcement of reducing the role of Drax in the UK power system from 2027, reducing both the subsidies they receive and the amount of climate change-causing CO2 emissions the plant will emit is welcome. www.independent.co.uk/business/new...

Great to have @teamlabouruk.bsky.social DEFRA Secretary Steve Reed as the first speaker for the @serauk.bsky.social Parliamentary Group yesterday to discuss issues as varied as water pollution and security, flood prevention, land-use planning, nature recovery and Inheritance Tax.

John Prescott was a politician both behind and ahead of his time. Considered too bluff and old Labour to reach to the very top in the 90s, today his authenticity and class credentials would have been perfect to fight Farage and populism. Labour needs more like him.

We are deeply sorry to hear of John Prescott’s death. An environmental champion, he played a critical role in securing the Kyoto Protocol that underpins the global fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to try to avoid catastrophic climate change. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

The first Labour Party Conference as the party of government for 14 years starts in less than 1 week! Come and discuss Labour's approach to nature, climate change, energy, pollution, waste, transport and much more. Find us in The Labour Environment Hub powered by @ecotricity .