Lib Dem MP attacks govt for blocking 10:10 motion

"I have just come back to my office after voting for the Government to sign up to the 10:10 campaign.The motion, put forward by the Liberal Democrats, required the Government to commit to making sure all public bodies reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 10% by 2010.

"I voted for the motion, but sadly the Labour Government marched its backbenchers through the voting lobbies to defeat it. I am very frustrated that the Government are not willing to provide leadership in this area in the run up to the Copenhagen conference. However, I want to assure you that I will keep fighting on this issue.

"Climate change is something anyone who is committed to social justice should feel passionately about. If we don’t take action now it will have a devastating impact on the poorest people in the world and the consequences are terrifying.

"MPs need to hear from the public on this issue. Let’s keep campaigning to make sure that eventually the Government listen.

"Best wishes, Sarah

"Sarah Teather MP, Liberal Democrat MP for Brent East, Shadow Minister for Housing

"PS. I have also personally signed up to the 10:10 campaign, and hope if you haven’t already done so, that you will think about doing the same."