Claire Hughes MP: speeches

4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026

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  • 17 Jul 2025 · Global Plastics Treaty · Hansard source
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    I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. Community groups across the country, whether in Wales, Scotland or England, all play a vital role in raising awareness and cleaning up beaches. That is really important for wildlife, which is often the victim of plastic pollution. A piece of research published by Bangor University this year showed that the combined effect of ocean warming and microplastics pollution could severely damage marine ecosystems in particular, with significant consequences not just for the climate but food security. Professor Christian Dunn, co-author of this research, said: “This is a wake-up call, but also a call to action.” We are all agreed that we need urgent global action to guard against plastic pollution and that we need to work together to find solutions. I look forward to the Minister’s comments, particularly ahead of the vital meeting that will happen in Geneva next month.

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View as listCommunities and local government: 1Communities and local government1Culture, media and sport: 1Culture, media and sport1Democracy and constitution: 1Democracy and constitution1Economy and business: 5Economy and business5Education and skills: 4Education and skills4Environment and energy: 6Environment and energy6Housing and planning: 1Housing and planning1Unclassified: 2Unclassified2
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Economy and business5
Education and skills4
Environment and energy6
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