Climate Change
There have been votes in Parliament on targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and on increasing the proportion of electricity generated via renewable means as well as on the establishment of a UK Green Investment Bank, to invest in projects which, for example, reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Oxfam International
Boris Johnson almost always voted against measures to prevent climate change
TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all
of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source
data on PublicWhip.org.uk.
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On 5 Feb 2020:
Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Transport — Eliminate Substantial Majority of Emissions by 2030
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On 24 Oct 2019:
Boris Johnson voted against rebuilding the economy so it works for the many, not just rewarding those at the top, and against a green industrial revolution to decarbonise the economy and boost economic growth.
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On 25 Jun 2019:
Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on The Value Added Tax (Reduced Rate) (Energy-Saving Materials) Order 2019
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On 6 Sep 2016:
Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — New Clause 15 — VAT on Installation of Energy Saving Materials
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On 9 May 2016:
Boris Johnson voted against reducing the permitted carbon dioxide emission rate of new homes and instead requiring a review of minimum energy performance requirements.
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On 3 May 2016:
Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Housing and Planning Bill — New Clause — Permitted Carbon Dixoide Emission Rate for New Homes
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On 14 Mar 2016:
Boris Johnson voted against requiring a strategy for carbon capture and storage for the energy industry.
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On 14 Mar 2016:
Boris Johnson voted against setting a decarbonisation target for the UK within six months of June 2016 and to review it annually thereafter.
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On 26 Oct 2015:
Boris Johnson voted against charging the first year rate of vehicle tax, which varies substantially based on carbon dioxide emissions, for the subsequent two years as well; against a variable rate of vehicle tax based on carbon dixoide emissions for vehicles registered on or after 1 April 2017 and to charge additional tax on vehicles costing over £40,000.
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On 8 Sep 2015:
Boris Johnson voted to apply the Climate Change Levy tax to electricity generated from renewable sources.
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On 14 Jul 2015:
Boris Johnson voted in favour of the Summer 2015 budget which, among other measures, increased the minimum wage, replaced student maintenance grants with loans and cut tax credits.
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On 14 Jul 2015:
Boris Johnson voted to apply the tax on non-domestic electricity supplies known as the climate change levy to electricity generated from renewable sources.
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On 2 Jun 2008:
Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Planning Bill — National Planning Policy Statement To Include Policies Which Help Mitigate and Adapt to Climate Change
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On 30 Apr 2008:
Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Energy Bill — Renewable energy feed-in tariff — rejected
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On 8 May 2007:
Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Climate Change — new sense of urgency — rejected
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On 8 Nov 2004:
Boris Johnson voted no on Housing Bill — Improvements in Energy Efficiency — rejected
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