Ralph Palmer
@ralphpalmer.bsky.social
Transport & Air Quality lead at Labour Climate and Environment Forum | New Forest 📍 | Liverpool fan | Views are my own
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Good to see this.
The Labour govt is doing the right thing on animal welfare.
A ban on trail hunting can’t come soon enough for the dogs, foxes and other animals involved in this cruel ‘sport.’
The Labour govt is doing the right thing on animal welfare.
A ban on trail hunting can’t come soon enough for the dogs, foxes and other animals involved in this cruel ‘sport.’
The government is announcing a raft of animal welfare measures that include a ban on trail hunting, claiming they're just a smokescreen that masks the hunting of real animals.
Chris Packam talks to Good Morning Britain 👏
Chris Packam talks to Good Morning Britain 👏
December 22, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Good to see this.
The Labour govt is doing the right thing on animal welfare.
A ban on trail hunting can’t come soon enough for the dogs, foxes and other animals involved in this cruel ‘sport.’
The Labour govt is doing the right thing on animal welfare.
A ban on trail hunting can’t come soon enough for the dogs, foxes and other animals involved in this cruel ‘sport.’
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Great piece in @labourlist.bsky.social by @perranmoonmp.bsky.social on why it's critical that the UK doesn't repeat the EU's mistake of watering down EV targets & doubles down on leading the transition.
labourlist.org/2025/12/brit...
labourlist.org/2025/12/brit...
'Britain must keep its foot on the EV accelerator' - LabourList
Scrapping the ZEV mandate would trash Britain’s EV leadership, cost jobs and hand the future to China. It's just another reckless Tory idea.
labourlist.org
December 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Great piece in @labourlist.bsky.social by @perranmoonmp.bsky.social on why it's critical that the UK doesn't repeat the EU's mistake of watering down EV targets & doubles down on leading the transition.
labourlist.org/2025/12/brit...
labourlist.org/2025/12/brit...
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🚨 BREAKING: It's confirmed that the Labour Government is giving Southampton City Council EIGHT TIMES the funding it got under the Tories.
Our city will get £84.6m more for the services we rely on.
Compare that to the £6.9m given by the Conservatives.
Our city will get £84.6m more for the services we rely on.
Compare that to the £6.9m given by the Conservatives.
December 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🚨 BREAKING: It's confirmed that the Labour Government is giving Southampton City Council EIGHT TIMES the funding it got under the Tories.
Our city will get £84.6m more for the services we rely on.
Compare that to the £6.9m given by the Conservatives.
Our city will get £84.6m more for the services we rely on.
Compare that to the £6.9m given by the Conservatives.
Great piece in @labourlist.bsky.social by @perranmoonmp.bsky.social on why it's critical that the UK doesn't repeat the EU's mistake of watering down EV targets & doubles down on leading the transition.
labourlist.org/2025/12/brit...
labourlist.org/2025/12/brit...
'Britain must keep its foot on the EV accelerator' - LabourList
Scrapping the ZEV mandate would trash Britain’s EV leadership, cost jobs and hand the future to China. It's just another reckless Tory idea.
labourlist.org
December 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Great piece in @labourlist.bsky.social by @perranmoonmp.bsky.social on why it's critical that the UK doesn't repeat the EU's mistake of watering down EV targets & doubles down on leading the transition.
labourlist.org/2025/12/brit...
labourlist.org/2025/12/brit...
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At this time of growing division and anger, we should remember what defines and unites Britain.
Our country is strongest when we're united.
When our different communities come together to build a common nation.
When we draw
renewal.org.uk/blog/a-unite...
Our country is strongest when we're united.
When our different communities come together to build a common nation.
When we draw
renewal.org.uk/blog/a-unite...
A united Britain
Britain faces a moment of crisis. Stagnant living standards, the rise of the far-right, environmental breakdown, and war in Europe all threaten our democracy. Yet rather than face these threats as a…
renewal.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM
At this time of growing division and anger, we should remember what defines and unites Britain.
Our country is strongest when we're united.
When our different communities come together to build a common nation.
When we draw
renewal.org.uk/blog/a-unite...
Our country is strongest when we're united.
When our different communities come together to build a common nation.
When we draw
renewal.org.uk/blog/a-unite...
Wolf Alice last night at the O2 was absolutely extraordinary. Generational band, one of the best of the last decade.
December 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Wolf Alice last night at the O2 was absolutely extraordinary. Generational band, one of the best of the last decade.
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After the excellent Environmental Improvement Plan launch yesterday, I'm in LabourList bigging up Labour's nature delivery. But that this is being hampered by its nature rhetoric.
Theres now a real opportunity for a reset to leave a lasting legacy for UK nature.
labourlist.org/2025/12/envi...
Theres now a real opportunity for a reset to leave a lasting legacy for UK nature.
labourlist.org/2025/12/envi...
December 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
After the excellent Environmental Improvement Plan launch yesterday, I'm in LabourList bigging up Labour's nature delivery. But that this is being hampered by its nature rhetoric.
Theres now a real opportunity for a reset to leave a lasting legacy for UK nature.
labourlist.org/2025/12/envi...
Theres now a real opportunity for a reset to leave a lasting legacy for UK nature.
labourlist.org/2025/12/envi...
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The Government's new EIP marks a genuine turning point for cleaner air.
By accelerating the UK's PM2.5 target by a full decade, committing to action on wood burning, and backing local authorities, this plan will deliver tangible wins for public health, the economy, and the environment.
By accelerating the UK's PM2.5 target by a full decade, committing to action on wood burning, and backing local authorities, this plan will deliver tangible wins for public health, the economy, and the environment.
Credit to govt for taking a long overdue move to strengthen UK PM2.5 targets, aligning with the EU. More to be done, but the plan shows a step change in narrative & policy where clean air is taken more seriously.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wood-burning stoves could face partial ban in Labour’s updated environment plan
Exclusive: Pollution targets set out alongside nature recovery projects to allay concerns over housebuilding
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The Government's new EIP marks a genuine turning point for cleaner air.
By accelerating the UK's PM2.5 target by a full decade, committing to action on wood burning, and backing local authorities, this plan will deliver tangible wins for public health, the economy, and the environment.
By accelerating the UK's PM2.5 target by a full decade, committing to action on wood burning, and backing local authorities, this plan will deliver tangible wins for public health, the economy, and the environment.
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This is such an important step from the Government on the journey to cleaning up our air. Defra should be getting major kudos for this.
Credit to govt for taking a long overdue move to strengthen UK PM2.5 targets, aligning with the EU. More to be done, but the plan shows a step change in narrative & policy where clean air is taken more seriously.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wood-burning stoves could face partial ban in Labour’s updated environment plan
Exclusive: Pollution targets set out alongside nature recovery projects to allay concerns over housebuilding
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
This is such an important step from the Government on the journey to cleaning up our air. Defra should be getting major kudos for this.
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🔴 NEW - Labour Group Slams Lord Glasman Over Climate Denial Lecture
The Labour peer called for new coal power in the Global Warming Policy Foundation’s annual lecture.
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The Labour peer called for new coal power in the Global Warming Policy Foundation’s annual lecture.
📝 @adambarnett.bsky.social
Labour Group Slams Lord Glasman Over Climate Denial Lecture
An influential Labour peer has been criticised for being the star speaker at the UK’s main climate science denial group, which says carbon emissions are a “benefit to the planet”. Lord Maurice Glasman...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🔴 NEW - Labour Group Slams Lord Glasman Over Climate Denial Lecture
The Labour peer called for new coal power in the Global Warming Policy Foundation’s annual lecture.
📝 @adambarnett.bsky.social
The Labour peer called for new coal power in the Global Warming Policy Foundation’s annual lecture.
📝 @adambarnett.bsky.social
🚗 New blog from me on the announcement of a new pay-per-mile tax for EVs.
It's right that EV drivers start to pay more in tax, but the wider policy & messaging must be right to ensure public confidence in the EV transition continues to grow, not be stifled.
lcef.co.uk/blog/ev-tran...
It's right that EV drivers start to pay more in tax, but the wider policy & messaging must be right to ensure public confidence in the EV transition continues to grow, not be stifled.
lcef.co.uk/blog/ev-tran...
December 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🚗 New blog from me on the announcement of a new pay-per-mile tax for EVs.
It's right that EV drivers start to pay more in tax, but the wider policy & messaging must be right to ensure public confidence in the EV transition continues to grow, not be stifled.
lcef.co.uk/blog/ev-tran...
It's right that EV drivers start to pay more in tax, but the wider policy & messaging must be right to ensure public confidence in the EV transition continues to grow, not be stifled.
lcef.co.uk/blog/ev-tran...
Credit to govt for taking a long overdue move to strengthen UK PM2.5 targets, aligning with the EU. More to be done, but the plan shows a step change in narrative & policy where clean air is taken more seriously.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wood-burning stoves could face partial ban in Labour’s updated environment plan
Exclusive: Pollution targets set out alongside nature recovery projects to allay concerns over housebuilding
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Credit to govt for taking a long overdue move to strengthen UK PM2.5 targets, aligning with the EU. More to be done, but the plan shows a step change in narrative & policy where clean air is taken more seriously.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Private jet passengers flying from UK face fourfold increase in tax on.ft.com/3Xnvtzk
Private jet passengers flying from UK face fourfold increase in tax
More than 500,000 trips will be subject to higher levies
on.ft.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Private jet passengers flying from UK face fourfold increase in tax on.ft.com/3Xnvtzk
An interesting budget for transport. Much of the focus has been on the pay-per-mile tax for EV drivers - Government seems to be taking care around its introduction with decent lead time, a boost to EV grant, support for charging rollout & a review on public charging costs. But clearly more to do.
Today's budget marked a significant change for living standards across the UK. With cost of living the most salient issue across voter demographics, LCEF welcomes these measures to bring down fuel poverty and end tax exemptions for the wealthiest amongst us.
👇 LCEF's response below:
👇 LCEF's response below:
November 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
An interesting budget for transport. Much of the focus has been on the pay-per-mile tax for EV drivers - Government seems to be taking care around its introduction with decent lead time, a boost to EV grant, support for charging rollout & a review on public charging costs. But clearly more to do.
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Big news on Fuel Duty - the 5p cut will be removed gradually from September. A good way to end this giveaway without pushing up inflation
November 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Big news on Fuel Duty - the 5p cut will be removed gradually from September. A good way to end this giveaway without pushing up inflation
Encouraging to see mention of review of public charging costs - critical in context of intro of pay-per-mile for EVs. If acted on, it'd help tackle one of the biggest equity challenges with the transition & strengthen EV running cost advantages for more people.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Reeves to announce £1.5bn boost in EV subsidies amid pay-per-mile concerns
Industry experts welcome extra incentives but fear a consultation on a mileage tax sends mixed messages
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Encouraging to see mention of review of public charging costs - critical in context of intro of pay-per-mile for EVs. If acted on, it'd help tackle one of the biggest equity challenges with the transition & strengthen EV running cost advantages for more people.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
"It’s about the tiny minority who can afford luxury at the expense of the planet carrying their fair share of the burden, and helping raise the revenue the country badly needs."
Great to see Sarah Champion MP pushing for higher private jet levies ahead of the budget.
labourlist.org/2025/11/tax-...
Great to see Sarah Champion MP pushing for higher private jet levies ahead of the budget.
labourlist.org/2025/11/tax-...
'Taxing private jets can help the rest of us soar' - LabourList
Amid economic challenges and rising emissions, fairer taxes on private jets can raise revenue and ensure the super-rich bear their share.
labourlist.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
"It’s about the tiny minority who can afford luxury at the expense of the planet carrying their fair share of the burden, and helping raise the revenue the country badly needs."
Great to see Sarah Champion MP pushing for higher private jet levies ahead of the budget.
labourlist.org/2025/11/tax-...
Great to see Sarah Champion MP pushing for higher private jet levies ahead of the budget.
labourlist.org/2025/11/tax-...
Hard to overstate the significance of this. First fare freeze in 30 yrs; massive boost for commuters who would have seen annual costs rise by up to £300. V positive sign that affordability is being put at the heart of the govt's plans for Great British Railways.
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
Relief for rail passengers as fare freeze in England announced for 2026
Chancellor will confirm the measure, intended to help commuters on expensive routes, in her budget speech
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Hard to overstate the significance of this. First fare freeze in 30 yrs; massive boost for commuters who would have seen annual costs rise by up to £300. V positive sign that affordability is being put at the heart of the govt's plans for Great British Railways.
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
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My story from a day reading the very long and very damning report by the official Covid inquiry into the actions of government during the pandemic.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
My story from a day reading the very long and very damning report by the official Covid inquiry into the actions of government during the pandemic.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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⚡ NEW BLOG: How Critical Minerals Can Deliver for Left-Behind Communities
The energy transition depends on batteries, wind turbines, and solar panels - but what about the lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements that power them?
🔋 Digging Deep: lcef.co.uk/blog/digging...
The energy transition depends on batteries, wind turbines, and solar panels - but what about the lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements that power them?
🔋 Digging Deep: lcef.co.uk/blog/digging...
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
⚡ NEW BLOG: How Critical Minerals Can Deliver for Left-Behind Communities
The energy transition depends on batteries, wind turbines, and solar panels - but what about the lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements that power them?
🔋 Digging Deep: lcef.co.uk/blog/digging...
The energy transition depends on batteries, wind turbines, and solar panels - but what about the lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements that power them?
🔋 Digging Deep: lcef.co.uk/blog/digging...
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Beth Mead: ‘If we don’t adapt to climate change, football becomes a privilege, not a right‘
Beth Mead: ‘If we don’t adapt to climate change, football becomes a privilege, not a right‘
The Arsenal and England forward is backing new global campaign because talent and teamwork should decide the game – not the climate
I’ll never forget stepping out on to the pitch in Switzerland for the Euro 2025 tournament. The air felt heavy – not with pressure or expectation, but with heat. It was more than 30C (86f) that day. It makes your lungs sting, makes you feel like you’re running through water.
In the England camp, we had done everything to prepare. Ice vests before training, hydration breaks, modified warm-ups – things that just weren’t part of football life a few years ago. At our base in Zurich we even had cryotherapy and Slush Puppies to cool our core temperatures. During training, there were ice-cold towels, extra rest moments and constant reminders to hydrate. You could feel how carefully the staff planned every detail. But when the whistle blew, no protocol could change the fact that the climate itself has changed. Continue reading...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Beth Mead: ‘If we don’t adapt to climate change, football becomes a privilege, not a right‘
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Leading medical publication the British Medical Journal recognises SUVs as a danger to public health in a new editorial co-authored by T&E’s James Nix: bit.ly/4hVDlBC
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
November 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Leading medical publication the British Medical Journal recognises SUVs as a danger to public health in a new editorial co-authored by T&E’s James Nix: bit.ly/4hVDlBC
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
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Congratulations to Lorna Fielker, selected as Labour candidate for Mayor of Hampshire & Solent! 🌹👏🏾
Our region needs strong representation on the national stage, and our first elected Mayor must be a loud voice for our communities. Lorna will be all this and more.
Well done! 💪🏾
Our region needs strong representation on the national stage, and our first elected Mayor must be a loud voice for our communities. Lorna will be all this and more.
Well done! 💪🏾
November 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Congratulations to Lorna Fielker, selected as Labour candidate for Mayor of Hampshire & Solent! 🌹👏🏾
Our region needs strong representation on the national stage, and our first elected Mayor must be a loud voice for our communities. Lorna will be all this and more.
Well done! 💪🏾
Our region needs strong representation on the national stage, and our first elected Mayor must be a loud voice for our communities. Lorna will be all this and more.
Well done! 💪🏾
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Caitlin Prowle is absolutely right about the importance not just of community in the abstract, but of community ownership of assets as a means of making it a concrete reality - and it’s been great seeing the @coopparty.party.coop successfully push this agenda nationally
October 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Caitlin Prowle is absolutely right about the importance not just of community in the abstract, but of community ownership of assets as a means of making it a concrete reality - and it’s been great seeing the @coopparty.party.coop successfully push this agenda nationally
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The Renter's Rights Bill is now law - meaning from early next year, renters in Luton North will have the protections Labour promised at the election. 🏠
This govt believes everyone has the right to live in a safe home, protected from exploitation and malpractice. This new Act delivers on that.
This govt believes everyone has the right to live in a safe home, protected from exploitation and malpractice. This new Act delivers on that.
October 28, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The Renter's Rights Bill is now law - meaning from early next year, renters in Luton North will have the protections Labour promised at the election. 🏠
This govt believes everyone has the right to live in a safe home, protected from exploitation and malpractice. This new Act delivers on that.
This govt believes everyone has the right to live in a safe home, protected from exploitation and malpractice. This new Act delivers on that.