For me, the most ironic aspect of the Brexit debate has been right-wing Brexiteers speaking loftily about parliamentary sovereignty, when they have never backed MPs having a fuller involvement in how our country is run. Ed Davey Read Quote
Alongside energy efficiency, renewables and abatement, I believe safe nuclear power, with manageable waste, can play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as long as it is cost competitive with other low carbon generation. Ed Davey Read Quote
We must face up to the long-term failures of Britain’s approach to immigration and make the argument for an effective, compassionate and liberal alternative. Ed Davey Read Quote
Liberal Democrats are proud to be the main U.K. political party leading the Remain campaign. Being pro-E.U. is in our DNA: internationalism, tearing down walls rather than building them, is at the heart of who we are as a party. Ed Davey Read Quote
We won’t rescue humanity from self-destruction without a dramatic change in how we invest for our future energy needs. Ed Davey Read Quote
A credible and effective response to climate change – which protects future generations from an unacceptable level of risk – needs the involvement of all countries. Ed Davey Read Quote
Climate change threatens the wellbeing of every person around the world and can only be addressed through a global response to reduce emissions. Ed Davey Read Quote
When I fought the Tories over climate change and won, more than trebling renewable power with a new subsidy policy combining state intervention with competitive market forces, it was world-beatingly radical. Ed Davey Read Quote
Offshore oil and gas has proven to be a vital strategic resource for the United Kingdom. Not only has it contributed to Britain’s energy security over decades, but it has supported hundreds of thousands of jobs across the country and contributed hundreds of billions of pounds in taxes to the economy. Ed Davey Read Quote
I am not a natural fan of Mr Tillerson’s political instincts. Indeed, there maybe few things I would agree with Rex on: for example, he vouched his support for the war in Yemen, approved of Assad’s regime, and has pushed for tax cuts for American big business. Ed Davey Read Quote