News From Westminster
As always, events in Westminster are moving very fast. I will not try to address anything Brexit related in this column, but you can catch up with the latest on my website, where you can also sign up to my newsletter.
I’m sure many of you saw news reports about the Extinction
Rebellion demonstrations in London. One part of the protest was to create a fl edgling forest of native potted trees in Old Palace yard. MPs were invited to collect a tree to plant in their constituency as a reforesting action. I was delighted to collect my Hornbeam, and I look forward to planting it in Dorset. Trees have such an important part to play in regulating our environment.
This point was emphasised during a fascinating debate in the House of Commons on the deforestation of the Amazon. This debate was prompted by an e-petition asking Parliament to consider the issue. It showed that climate and environmental concerns are worldwide, and that our efforts must continue to be made by taking a lead as a country as well as working internationally.
The environment and climate change also featured in a series of meetings both in London and Dorset. I met a representative from Ideas2Action in Poole (www.
ideas2action.org.uk) to discuss their recycling projects, which encourage people to reuse and recycle items that would otherwise be going to landfi ll. They collect a wide range of items in lots of different places including libraries, schools and cafes. They are also looking for storage space in the Poole area, so do get in touch if you think you could help. Please do check to see if they are collecting things near you that could be reused. I have discussed local environmental concerns with many constituents, including pollutants in Poole harbour, and the important role played by farmers in helping to manage our local countryside.
Dorset Council is also playing its part, as the Leader
recently explained to me, setting out the work they are doing following their declaration of a climate emergency. I confi rmed that I have invited the Minister responsible for railways to visit Dorset to see for himself the issues surrounding Wareham’s pedestrian level crossing and to see whether progress can be made.
Due to the unexpected Saturday sitting of Parliament on 19th October, I was not able to open the Wimborne Green Festival. But I am delighted that so many community groups are coming together to raise awareness. I’m also pleased that many local churches have been given eco-church awards, showing that all sectors of society are working together for the good of our planet.
I continue to hold regular surgeries in the constituency, so please do get in touch if there is something you need help with.
Michael Tomlinson MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole
michael.tomlinson.mp@
parliament.uk 01202 624216 •
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