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Nature-based solutions amendment accepted on the UKIB Bill
The Government have accepted an amendment which will include nature based solutions within the definition of infrastructure for the UK...
Mar 15, 2023


Peers and MPs call for fair VAT rates on public EV charging
Ahead of the Spring Budget next week, P4P Peers joined cross-party Peers and MPs to urge the Chancellor to bring the 20% VAT rate for EV...
Mar 9, 2023


Sir Alok Sharma calls for Bretton Woods II as P4P celebrates 3-year anniversary
Yesterday, Peers for the Planet held a parliamentary reception to celebrate three years of cross-party action on climate and nature. The event, held in the River Room in the House of Lords, brought together cross-party members of the grouping with a wide range of supportive stakeholders, showcasing the policy breadth and sectoral reach the group has achieved over the past three years. The Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith, opened the event and congratulated the P4P groupi
Mar 8, 2023


City leaders and investors discuss how to unlock net zero cities
On Tuesday, our Co-Chair, Baroness Hayman, chaired a roundtable and reception in parliament to explore how private investment can play a...
Mar 3, 2023


Peers debate The Retained EU Law Bill
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill has attracted lots of media attention since its introduction to Parliament. The bill...
Feb 23, 2023


Why net zero is still the top priority for Peers and MPs
A cross-party group of parliamentarians, including Peers for the Plant Co-Chair, Baroness Hayman, and Lords environment and climate...
Feb 9, 2023


The links between global health, development and climate change
On the 23 January, Peers for the Planet hosted the Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, in Parliament for a...
Feb 6, 2023


Peers debate the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
The background to Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill spans three Prime Ministers and two Secretaries of State and has been much delayed....
Jan 23, 2023


Decarbonising the farming sector is key to realising our environmental commitments
Earlier this week Peers were briefed on the importance of decarbonising agriculture if we are to achieve our net zero and environmental...
Jan 19, 2023


The critical role of the financial sector to UK climate leadership and competitiveness
As the Financial Services and Markets Bill makes its way through the House of Lords, cross-party Peers were briefed by financial sector...
Jan 11, 2023


Baroness Hayman responds to John Kerry Lecture
On Friday 09 December, P4P Co-Chair, Baroness Helene Hayman delivered a response to the Annual Fulbright Distinguished Lecture by US...
Dec 13, 2022


Government confirms plans for onshore wind ban to be lifted
Following sustained political pressure, the government has announced plans to relax restrictions on building onshore wind farms in...
Dec 9, 2022
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