Ralph Palmer
@ralphpalmer.bsky.social
Transport & Air Quality lead at Labour Climate and Environment Forum | New Forest 📍 | Liverpool fan | Views are my own
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Baffling to see The Times claim that Burnham “did not mention energy” in his conference speech. Energy was referenced no fewer than 10 times, alongside a major announcement of £4bn for Great British Grid to cut connection delays and bring bills down. Britain's energy challenge was front & centre.
October 1, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Baffling to see The Times claim that Burnham “did not mention energy” in his conference speech. Energy was referenced no fewer than 10 times, alongside a major announcement of £4bn for Great British Grid to cut connection delays and bring bills down. Britain's energy challenge was front & centre.
Another mega @lcefuk.bsky.social conference programme is done.
There was a real buzz around conference this year and it was brilliant - and still slightly surreal - to have climate and environment *physically* at the heart of it with our LCEF Hub.
There was a real buzz around conference this year and it was brilliant - and still slightly surreal - to have climate and environment *physically* at the heart of it with our LCEF Hub.
October 1, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Another mega @lcefuk.bsky.social conference programme is done.
There was a real buzz around conference this year and it was brilliant - and still slightly surreal - to have climate and environment *physically* at the heart of it with our LCEF Hub.
There was a real buzz around conference this year and it was brilliant - and still slightly surreal - to have climate and environment *physically* at the heart of it with our LCEF Hub.
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In August this year, for 1 month, the Government made bus journeys free for children in England.
Now, new figures show that the scheme enabled more than 14 million free child journeys. One bus service in the North East had 710% more child passengers than last summer.
Our reaction 👇
Now, new figures show that the scheme enabled more than 14 million free child journeys. One bus service in the North East had 710% more child passengers than last summer.
Our reaction 👇
September 25, 2026 at 9:28 AM
In August this year, for 1 month, the Government made bus journeys free for children in England.
Now, new figures show that the scheme enabled more than 14 million free child journeys. One bus service in the North East had 710% more child passengers than last summer.
Our reaction 👇
Now, new figures show that the scheme enabled more than 14 million free child journeys. One bus service in the North East had 710% more child passengers than last summer.
Our reaction 👇
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🏥 Climate Resilience and the NHS: How Climate Change is Weakening Our Health System
From heatwaves to flooded clinics, extreme weather is placing immense strain on healthcare delivery. Join LCEF & @wellcometrust.bsky.social to discuss NHS climate resilience!
📅 Sun 27 Sept, 15:45
📍 LCEF Hub
From heatwaves to flooded clinics, extreme weather is placing immense strain on healthcare delivery. Join LCEF & @wellcometrust.bsky.social to discuss NHS climate resilience!
📅 Sun 27 Sept, 15:45
📍 LCEF Hub
September 24, 2026 at 2:49 PM
🏥 Climate Resilience and the NHS: How Climate Change is Weakening Our Health System
From heatwaves to flooded clinics, extreme weather is placing immense strain on healthcare delivery. Join LCEF & @wellcometrust.bsky.social to discuss NHS climate resilience!
📅 Sun 27 Sept, 15:45
📍 LCEF Hub
From heatwaves to flooded clinics, extreme weather is placing immense strain on healthcare delivery. Join LCEF & @wellcometrust.bsky.social to discuss NHS climate resilience!
📅 Sun 27 Sept, 15:45
📍 LCEF Hub
Looking forward to chairing this stellar panel at Labour Conference next week on how Labour can set out - and win - the political case for clean air.
If you're at conference, please do join us for this important discussion!
If you're at conference, please do join us for this important discussion!
🌬️ Winning the Politics on Clean Air 🌬️
How can Labour navigate the political opportunities and challenges of clean air, rooted in core labour values and community improvement? Join us for a crucial discussion on clean air & public health!
📅 Tue 29 Sept, 12:15
📍 LCEF Hub
How can Labour navigate the political opportunities and challenges of clean air, rooted in core labour values and community improvement? Join us for a crucial discussion on clean air & public health!
📅 Tue 29 Sept, 12:15
📍 LCEF Hub
September 24, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Looking forward to chairing this stellar panel at Labour Conference next week on how Labour can set out - and win - the political case for clean air.
If you're at conference, please do join us for this important discussion!
If you're at conference, please do join us for this important discussion!
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Here's a chart from the post.... quite a change in a single generation.
September 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Here's a chart from the post.... quite a change in a single generation.
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Delighted to see Joe Fortune selected as new Gen Sec of the Labour Party.
Sorry to lose a dedicated and supportive trustee from @lcefuk.bsky.social but hes going to do amazing things in his new role. Looking forward to continuing the good work with him.
Sorry to lose a dedicated and supportive trustee from @lcefuk.bsky.social but hes going to do amazing things in his new role. Looking forward to continuing the good work with him.
September 18, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Delighted to see Joe Fortune selected as new Gen Sec of the Labour Party.
Sorry to lose a dedicated and supportive trustee from @lcefuk.bsky.social but hes going to do amazing things in his new role. Looking forward to continuing the good work with him.
Sorry to lose a dedicated and supportive trustee from @lcefuk.bsky.social but hes going to do amazing things in his new role. Looking forward to continuing the good work with him.
"The climate crisis presents us with an enormous challenge and possibility... we need to change the way we travel, build homes and produce energy. I have long seen the green transition as the best chance we will ever have to reindustrialise Britain."
Love to see.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Love to see.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
British people understand the climate crisis threat. Today I’m empowering them to tackle it | Andy Burnham
With nearly £30m of funding, I’m giving communities power over local energy. They know the gravity of global heating, and they want to be part of the solution, says UK prime minister Andy Burnham
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:42 PM
"The climate crisis presents us with an enormous challenge and possibility... we need to change the way we travel, build homes and produce energy. I have long seen the green transition as the best chance we will ever have to reindustrialise Britain."
Love to see.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Love to see.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Some awesome framing from the PM in the Guardian today to accompany the ambitious policy on community energy
After a summer of wildfires, extreme heat and poor harvests, we can't afford to see climate as only a threat, we must make sure UK is making most of opportunities of the clean transition
After a summer of wildfires, extreme heat and poor harvests, we can't afford to see climate as only a threat, we must make sure UK is making most of opportunities of the clean transition
September 17, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Some awesome framing from the PM in the Guardian today to accompany the ambitious policy on community energy
After a summer of wildfires, extreme heat and poor harvests, we can't afford to see climate as only a threat, we must make sure UK is making most of opportunities of the clean transition
After a summer of wildfires, extreme heat and poor harvests, we can't afford to see climate as only a threat, we must make sure UK is making most of opportunities of the clean transition
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📢 WE’RE HIRING: Parliamentary Engagement Manager 📢
The Labour Climate and Environment Forum (LCEF) is looking for a Parliamentary Engagement Manager to lead our work in Westminster and drive high climate and environmental ambition across the labour movement!
The Labour Climate and Environment Forum (LCEF) is looking for a Parliamentary Engagement Manager to lead our work in Westminster and drive high climate and environmental ambition across the labour movement!
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September 17, 2026 at 9:19 AM
📢 WE’RE HIRING: Parliamentary Engagement Manager 📢
The Labour Climate and Environment Forum (LCEF) is looking for a Parliamentary Engagement Manager to lead our work in Westminster and drive high climate and environmental ambition across the labour movement!
The Labour Climate and Environment Forum (LCEF) is looking for a Parliamentary Engagement Manager to lead our work in Westminster and drive high climate and environmental ambition across the labour movement!
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Petrol and diesel up 23% in a year. Fossil fuels are driving up costs and inflation.
Net zero ain’t just good for the planet. It’s good for our pockets too.
Net zero ain’t just good for the planet. It’s good for our pockets too.
September 16, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Petrol and diesel up 23% in a year. Fossil fuels are driving up costs and inflation.
Net zero ain’t just good for the planet. It’s good for our pockets too.
Net zero ain’t just good for the planet. It’s good for our pockets too.
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Reindustrialising Britain will require an ambitious programme of investment and a clear strategic vision to transform our industries so they can thrive in a modern, green economy. Join LCEF and @tuc.org.uk for a discussion on what it will take to deliver on the reindustrialisation agenda.
September 15, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Reindustrialising Britain will require an ambitious programme of investment and a clear strategic vision to transform our industries so they can thrive in a modern, green economy. Join LCEF and @tuc.org.uk for a discussion on what it will take to deliver on the reindustrialisation agenda.
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If you feel like donating to the RNLI, here’s a link. I just have. Their minimum donation is £2: I think it might be nice for them to receive a lot of donations this week, even if they’re mostly very modest. Just so they know a lot of people out here appreciate their work. rnli.org/support-us/g...
Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
rnli.org
September 10, 2026 at 9:07 AM
If you feel like donating to the RNLI, here’s a link. I just have. Their minimum donation is £2: I think it might be nice for them to receive a lot of donations this week, even if they’re mostly very modest. Just so they know a lot of people out here appreciate their work. rnli.org/support-us/g...
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🗓️ NEW EVENT: In Conversation with Miatta Fahnbulleh 🗓️
We're delighted to be hosting Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social in the LCEF Hub, in conversation with
@pronouncedalva.bsky.social, Political Editor at the New Statesman.
We're delighted to be hosting Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social in the LCEF Hub, in conversation with
@pronouncedalva.bsky.social, Political Editor at the New Statesman.
September 7, 2026 at 1:52 PM
🗓️ NEW EVENT: In Conversation with Miatta Fahnbulleh 🗓️
We're delighted to be hosting Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social in the LCEF Hub, in conversation with
@pronouncedalva.bsky.social, Political Editor at the New Statesman.
We're delighted to be hosting Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social in the LCEF Hub, in conversation with
@pronouncedalva.bsky.social, Political Editor at the New Statesman.
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The government's own figures indicates that the growth potential from Heathrow expansion is minimal, with huge environmental & social costs.
Celeste Hicks from @theaef.bsky.social argues the UK needs a better approach, focused on scaling up the sustainable aviation sector.
Link: buff.ly/vBAc4yX
Celeste Hicks from @theaef.bsky.social argues the UK needs a better approach, focused on scaling up the sustainable aviation sector.
Link: buff.ly/vBAc4yX
September 4, 2026 at 9:55 AM
The government's own figures indicates that the growth potential from Heathrow expansion is minimal, with huge environmental & social costs.
Celeste Hicks from @theaef.bsky.social argues the UK needs a better approach, focused on scaling up the sustainable aviation sector.
Link: buff.ly/vBAc4yX
Celeste Hicks from @theaef.bsky.social argues the UK needs a better approach, focused on scaling up the sustainable aviation sector.
Link: buff.ly/vBAc4yX
The assertion from some that the UK's ZEV mandate is unworkable is fiction. It's working exactly as intended; driving up sales, driving down prices & widening choice for consumers, all while reducing emissions & cleaning up our air. The Govt should stand firm on targets.
Another big month for UK EV sales:
📈 30% of all new car sales in August were fully electric
✅ Sales for the year-to-date now at 25.5%, well ahead of what's needed for industry to hit targets with flexibilities applied
⬆️ Electric van sales hit a record high at 17%
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...
📈 30% of all new car sales in August were fully electric
✅ Sales for the year-to-date now at 25.5%, well ahead of what's needed for industry to hit targets with flexibilities applied
⬆️ Electric van sales hit a record high at 17%
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...
UK electric car sales jump 30% in August to lead market, data shows
UK registrations of battery electric vehicles rose about 30% in August from a year earlier, making it the single biggest fuel type in the market last month, New AutoMotive data showed on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
September 3, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The assertion from some that the UK's ZEV mandate is unworkable is fiction. It's working exactly as intended; driving up sales, driving down prices & widening choice for consumers, all while reducing emissions & cleaning up our air. The Govt should stand firm on targets.
Another big month for UK EV sales:
📈 30% of all new car sales in August were fully electric
✅ Sales for the year-to-date now at 25.5%, well ahead of what's needed for industry to hit targets with flexibilities applied
⬆️ Electric van sales hit a record high at 17%
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...
📈 30% of all new car sales in August were fully electric
✅ Sales for the year-to-date now at 25.5%, well ahead of what's needed for industry to hit targets with flexibilities applied
⬆️ Electric van sales hit a record high at 17%
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...
UK electric car sales jump 30% in August to lead market, data shows
UK registrations of battery electric vehicles rose about 30% in August from a year earlier, making it the single biggest fuel type in the market last month, New AutoMotive data showed on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
September 3, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Another big month for UK EV sales:
📈 30% of all new car sales in August were fully electric
✅ Sales for the year-to-date now at 25.5%, well ahead of what's needed for industry to hit targets with flexibilities applied
⬆️ Electric van sales hit a record high at 17%
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...
📈 30% of all new car sales in August were fully electric
✅ Sales for the year-to-date now at 25.5%, well ahead of what's needed for industry to hit targets with flexibilities applied
⬆️ Electric van sales hit a record high at 17%
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...
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London has too many diesel vans on our streets.
100,761 diesel vans were registered by businesses at the end of 2025, compared with just 5,582 electric vans.
I’ve written for @lcefuk.bsky.social about how a zero-emission freight zone could help turn this around, building on the Dutch success.
100,761 diesel vans were registered by businesses at the end of 2025, compared with just 5,582 electric vans.
I’ve written for @lcefuk.bsky.social about how a zero-emission freight zone could help turn this around, building on the Dutch success.
It's time for a zero emission zone for freight in London | Blog | Labour Climate and Environment Forum
lcef.co.uk
September 1, 2026 at 12:43 PM
London has too many diesel vans on our streets.
100,761 diesel vans were registered by businesses at the end of 2025, compared with just 5,582 electric vans.
I’ve written for @lcefuk.bsky.social about how a zero-emission freight zone could help turn this around, building on the Dutch success.
100,761 diesel vans were registered by businesses at the end of 2025, compared with just 5,582 electric vans.
I’ve written for @lcefuk.bsky.social about how a zero-emission freight zone could help turn this around, building on the Dutch success.
"Adapting to our changing climate demands sustained attention, effort and investment. Others may simply deny the problem or stick their heads in the sand, but this government will rise to the challenge."
This is great by @angelaeagle1.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This is great by @angelaeagle1.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A Britain of wildfires and flood risks: be sure, the climate crisis is real, and we will deal with it | Angela Eagle
Reform and the Conservatives are willing to mislead the public, but as environment secretary, I believe we must be honest – and act boldly, says Angela Eagle
www.theguardian.com
August 27, 2026 at 3:39 PM
"Adapting to our changing climate demands sustained attention, effort and investment. Others may simply deny the problem or stick their heads in the sand, but this government will rise to the challenge."
This is great by @angelaeagle1.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This is great by @angelaeagle1.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This is remarkable. As a result of ULEZ, children's lung health is catching up with areas outside of the capital.
This is why action on air pollution matters. A child's health should never be determined by their postcode. The Mayor's leadership on this issue should be applauded.
This is why action on air pollution matters. A child's health should never be determined by their postcode. The Mayor's leadership on this issue should be applauded.
Air pollution was holding too many children back.
New research shows that after the ULEZ was introduced in Central London, the share of children with clinically impaired lung function fell from 14% to 9%.
Cleaner air means healthier lungs and healthier futures.
New research shows that after the ULEZ was introduced in Central London, the share of children with clinically impaired lung function fell from 14% to 9%.
Cleaner air means healthier lungs and healthier futures.
Children's stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 26, 2026 at 10:42 AM
This is remarkable. As a result of ULEZ, children's lung health is catching up with areas outside of the capital.
This is why action on air pollution matters. A child's health should never be determined by their postcode. The Mayor's leadership on this issue should be applauded.
This is why action on air pollution matters. A child's health should never be determined by their postcode. The Mayor's leadership on this issue should be applauded.
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LCEF is proud to have supported this - with extreme heat becoming a regular occurrence in UK summers, it’s vital that we help keep people safe, cool and comfortable in their homes, as well as decarbonising to combat climate change.
Air to air heat pumps will be an important part of the solution.
Air to air heat pumps will be an important part of the solution.
That’s why we’ve brought together 57 MPs from across the country to urge MCS and UKAS to get this over the line 💪
August 6, 2026 at 8:54 AM
LCEF is proud to have supported this - with extreme heat becoming a regular occurrence in UK summers, it’s vital that we help keep people safe, cool and comfortable in their homes, as well as decarbonising to combat climate change.
Air to air heat pumps will be an important part of the solution.
Air to air heat pumps will be an important part of the solution.
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Today I've written for @labourlist.bsky.social on why working class communities deserve to see a bold plan from Labour on climate. Quite simply we all deserve to be safe and be protected. And there's quite a clear political case for the government too. labourlist.org/2026/08/work...
'Working class communities deserve a bold climate plan from Labour' - LabourList
Labour has always proudly protected, championed and supported working class communities and should do so once more when it comes to climate.
labourlist.org
August 4, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Today I've written for @labourlist.bsky.social on why working class communities deserve to see a bold plan from Labour on climate. Quite simply we all deserve to be safe and be protected. And there's quite a clear political case for the government too. labourlist.org/2026/08/work...
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NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper
NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper
Health secretary says global heating means UK hospitals and GPs will have to prepare for summer as well as winter peaks of demand
Adapting to global heating: which UK public services are struggling in hot weather?
The NHS has been warned to prepare for potential annual summer crises caused by extreme heat with the same pressures as winter, as heatwaves caused by the climate crisis become routine in the UK.
The health secretary, Yvette Cooper, said NHS staff were feeling A&E pressures that would normally be expected only during flu season – and said the government would use major investment in NHS infrastructure to tackle the health service’s resilience to high summer temperatures. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 5, 2026 at 8:08 PM
NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper
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Let’s get a move on with air-con grants 🆒
Despite Labour approving grants for air to air heating and cooling systems last year, 4 heatwaves later and they still aren’t available…
Why? Because agencies haven’t approved an accreditation scheme 😐
It’s time to get it done👇
Despite Labour approving grants for air to air heating and cooling systems last year, 4 heatwaves later and they still aren’t available…
Why? Because agencies haven’t approved an accreditation scheme 😐
It’s time to get it done👇
August 5, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Let’s get a move on with air-con grants 🆒
Despite Labour approving grants for air to air heating and cooling systems last year, 4 heatwaves later and they still aren’t available…
Why? Because agencies haven’t approved an accreditation scheme 😐
It’s time to get it done👇
Despite Labour approving grants for air to air heating and cooling systems last year, 4 heatwaves later and they still aren’t available…
Why? Because agencies haven’t approved an accreditation scheme 😐
It’s time to get it done👇
Great to see yet another strong month for EV sales - up ~50% from July 2025 - with sales now over a 1/4 for the year-to-date, above what's needed to hit ZEV mandate targets. Despite what industry says, the ZEV mandate is working. The Government should stand firm.
www.reuters.com/business/uk-...
www.reuters.com/business/uk-...
UK July EV sales beat mandate path, New Automotive data shows
Battery electric vehicle registrations in Britain jumped 49% in July from a year earlier, taking more than a quarter of the new car market and running ahead of the zero-emission vehicle mandate pa...
www.reuters.com
August 4, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Great to see yet another strong month for EV sales - up ~50% from July 2025 - with sales now over a 1/4 for the year-to-date, above what's needed to hit ZEV mandate targets. Despite what industry says, the ZEV mandate is working. The Government should stand firm.
www.reuters.com/business/uk-...
www.reuters.com/business/uk-...