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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Chuka Umunna generally voted for measures to prevent climate change
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On 24 Oct 2019:
Chuka Umunna voted in favour of a motion calling on the Government "to rebuild the economy so that it works in the interest of the many, not just handing out rewards to those at the top" and to bring forward "a green industrial revolution to decarbonise the economy and boost economic growth".
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On 25 Jun 2019:
Chuka Umunna voted not to exclude wind and water turbines from a special reduced rate of VAT applying to the supply and installation of energy-saving materials in residential accommodation.
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On 6 Sep 2016:
Chuka Umunna voted against VAT increases on the installation of energy saving materials.
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On 9 May 2016:
Chuka Umunna was absent for a vote on Housing and Planning Bill — Carbon Dioxide Emission Rate and Energy Performance of New Homes
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On 3 May 2016:
Chuka Umunna voted to reduce the permitted carbon dioxide emission rate of new homes.
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On 14 Mar 2016:
Chuka Umunna was absent for a vote on Energy Bill — New Clause 3 — Carbon Capture and Storage Strategy for the Energy Industry
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On 14 Mar 2016:
Chuka Umunna was absent for a vote on Energy Bill — New Clause 8 — Setting a Decarbonisation Target Range
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On 26 Oct 2015:
Chuka Umunna voted to charge the first year rate of vehicle tax, which varies substantially based on carbon dioxide emissions, for the subsequent two years as well; for a variable rate of vehicle tax based on carbon dixoide emissions for vehicles registered on or after 1 April 2017 and against charging additional tax on vehicles costing over £40,000.
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On 8 Sep 2015:
Chuka Umunna was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Application of Climate Change Levy Tax to Electricity Generated from Renewable Sources
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On 14 Jul 2015:
Chuka Umunna voted against 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:
Chuka Umunna was absent for a vote on Summer Budget 2015 Resolution 21 — Application of Climate Change Levy to Electricity from Renewable Sources
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On 4 Dec 2013:
Chuka Umunna voted to allow carbon dioxide emissions limits to be set in respect of existing stations which fit pollution abatement equipment.
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On 4 Jun 2013:
Chuka Umunna voted to require the setting of a target range for the amount of carbon dioxide (or other greenhouse gases) produced per unit of electricity generated.
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On 4 Jun 2013:
Chuka Umunna voted to allow financial incentives for small-scale low-carbon generation of electricity to be paid to plants which were previously too big to be eligible.
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On 4 Jun 2013:
Chuka Umunna was absent for a vote on Energy Bill — Third Reading
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On 3 Jun 2013:
Chuka Umunna was absent for a vote on Energy Bill- Clause 42 — Exemption from Carbon Dioxide Emission Limits During Commissioning of Electricity Generation Plants Using Carbon Capture and Storage
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On 19 Dec 2012:
Chuka Umunna voted against reforming the energy market with regard to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, securing supply, affordability for consumers and increasing generation from renewable sources.
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On 17 Oct 2012:
Chuka Umunna voted to require the the UK Green Investment Bank to explicitly act in support of the target of reducing UK carbon emissions to 20% of 1990 levels by 2050.
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On 17 Oct 2012:
Chuka Umunna voted against establishing a Green Investment Bank, strengthening copyright law relating to commercialised works, encouraging employment disputes to be settled outside of tribunals, and other business related reforms.
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On 11 Jun 2012:
Chuka Umunna voted against establishing a Green Investment Bank, strengthening copyright law relating to commercialised works, encouraging employment disputes to be settled outside of tribunals, and other business related reforms.
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On 14 Sep 2011:
Chuka Umunna voted to require landlords of private rented homes to make their properties meet regulations on energy efficiency by January 2016 rather than April 2018 as initially proposed.
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