Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 04 Mar 2020 Flooding
"It is only right that I begin by paying tribute to our blue light services, volunteers and local government workers who helped Britain to weather the storm of unprecedented flooding. With three major storms, Storm Jorge being the latest, February saw record rainfall. We also know that the last 10 …..." Stephen Morgan - View Speech
These are not my words; they are the words of eight-year-old Poppy from Portsmouth. We owe it to Poppy and others across our country to ensure the planet we pass on is fit for the future. We see our children take to …..." Stephen Morgan - View Speech
"9. What discussions he has had with local authorities on no-idling zones outside schools and hospitals to tackle poor air quality. ..." Stephen Morgan - View Speech
"Given that the Secretary of State accepts that air quality is a matter of social justice and health inequality, why is he doing so little to support low-income households to switch to cleaner forms of transport?..." Stephen Morgan - View Speech
"The Government said in court that they considered it sufficient to take
“a pragmatic, less formal approach”
to areas of poor air quality. Portsmouth has consistently breached World Health Organisation guidelines, with 95 premature deaths each year attributed to air pollution. Does the Minister therefore consider it appropriate to take …..." Stephen Morgan - View Speech