Barry speaks in Environment Bill report stage debate

The Environment Bill returned to the House of Commons just before parliamentary recess for the second day of report stage. Barry voiced his support the Labour frontbench amendments on banning burning of vegetation on all peatland areas to protect the UK’s most vital carbon sinks. Barry also called for the House to support amendments on food labelling, so consumers could make informed decisions on the products they purchase based on their climate and ecological footprints. Finally, Barry spoke of his support for New Clause 12 to revoke existing fracking licenses following the loopholes in the Government’s moratorium on fracking in place since the end of 2019.