Alok Sharma choking up at #Cop26 is peak hypocrisy.
These are just some of the times he voted against measures to prevent climate catastrophe when he was Tory Business Secretary. 1/20 #CopOut26
theyworkforyou.com/mp/24902/alok_…
These are just some of the times he voted against measures to prevent climate catastrophe when he was Tory Business Secretary. 1/20 #CopOut26
theyworkforyou.com/mp/24902/alok_…
On 12 Oct 2020:
Alok Sharma voted not to require ministers to have due regard to the target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 when taking actions including setting up agricultural subsidy schemes. 2/20
Alok Sharma voted not to require ministers to have due regard to the target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 when taking actions including setting up agricultural subsidy schemes. 2/20
On 29 Sep 2020:
Alok Sharma voted not to require a "climate and nature emergency impact statement" as part of any proposal for financial assistance under a United Kingdom Internal Market Act. 3/20
Alok Sharma voted not to require a "climate and nature emergency impact statement" as part of any proposal for financial assistance under a United Kingdom Internal Market Act. 3/20
On 5 Feb 2020:
Alok Sharma was absent for a vote on Transport — Eliminate Substantial Majority of Emissions by 2030. 4/20
Alok Sharma was absent for a vote on Transport — Eliminate Substantial Majority of Emissions by 2030. 4/20
On 24 Oct 2019:
He voted against a motion calling on Govt. "to rebuild the economy so it works in the interest of the many, not just handing out rewards to those at the top" & bring forward "a green industrial revolution to decarbonise the economy & boost economic growth". 5/20
He voted against a motion calling on Govt. "to rebuild the economy so it works in the interest of the many, not just handing out rewards to those at the top" & bring forward "a green industrial revolution to decarbonise the economy & boost economic growth". 5/20
On 3 May 2016:
Alok Sharma was absent for a vote on Housing and Planning Bill — New Clause — Permitted Carbon Dixoide Emission Rate for New Homes. 6/20
Alok Sharma was absent for a vote on Housing and Planning Bill — New Clause — Permitted Carbon Dixoide Emission Rate for New Homes. 6/20
On 14 Mar 2016:
Alok Sharma voted against requiring a strategy for carbon capture and storage for the energy industry. 7/20
Alok Sharma voted against requiring a strategy for carbon capture and storage for the energy industry. 7/20
On 14 Mar 2016:
Alok Sharma voted against setting a decarbonisation target for the UK within six months of June 2016 and to review it annually thereafter. 8/20
Alok Sharma voted against setting a decarbonisation target for the UK within six months of June 2016 and to review it annually thereafter. 8/20
On 26 Oct 2015:
Voted against charging 1st year rate of vehicle tax (varies based on CO2 emissions) for next two years too; against variable rate based on CO2 emissions for registrations on or after 1 April 2017 & to charge additional tax on vehicles costing over £40,000. 9/20
Voted against charging 1st year rate of vehicle tax (varies based on CO2 emissions) for next two years too; against variable rate based on CO2 emissions for registrations on or after 1 April 2017 & to charge additional tax on vehicles costing over £40,000. 9/20
On 8 Sep 2015:
Alok Sharma voted to apply the Climate Change Levy tax to electricity generated from renewable sources. 10/20
Alok Sharma voted to apply the Climate Change Levy tax to electricity generated from renewable sources. 10/20
On 14 Jul 2015:
Alok Sharma voted to apply the tax on non-domestic electricity supplies known as the climate change levy to electricity generated from renewable sources. 11/20
Alok Sharma voted to apply the tax on non-domestic electricity supplies known as the climate change levy to electricity generated from renewable sources. 11/20
On 4 Dec 2013:
Alok Sharma voted against allowing carbon dioxide emissions limits to be set in respect of existing stations which fit pollution abatement equipment. 12/20
Alok Sharma voted against allowing carbon dioxide emissions limits to be set in respect of existing stations which fit pollution abatement equipment. 12/20
On 4 Jun 2013:
Alok Sharma voted against requiring the setting of a target range for the amount of carbon dioxide (or other greenhouse gases) produced per unit of electricity generated. 13/20
Alok Sharma voted against requiring the setting of a target range for the amount of carbon dioxide (or other greenhouse gases) produced per unit of electricity generated. 13/20
On 17 Oct 2012:
Alok Sharma was absent for a vote on Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill — New Clause 22 — UK Green Investment Bank — Duty to Support Climate Change Act Targets. 14/20
Alok Sharma was absent for a vote on Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill — New Clause 22 — UK Green Investment Bank — Duty to Support Climate Change Act Targets. 14/20
Prior to being an MP, Sharma advised clients in the corporate & private-equity sector on cross-border mergers & acquisitions, listings & restructurings.
He has been a cheerleader for the capitalist economy driving us off the climate cliff since the start of his career. 15/20
He has been a cheerleader for the capitalist economy driving us off the climate cliff since the start of his career. 15/20
As Chairman of the political think-tank the Bow Group's Economic Affairs Committee, he championed catastrophe capitalism and made himself rich. 16/20
It's not the first time he's blubbed on TV to hide tory inaction: as Minister of State for Housing, Sharma was responsible for the Govt's response to the Grenfell Tower fire & was 'visibly moved' while making a statement to the House of Commons on 5 July 2017. 17/20
Appointed President of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in January 2020, Sharma's had more than two years to prepare for #COP26. He was an odd choice considering his voting record above, & his tireless support for Heathrow expansion. 18/20
But this is how Tories roll. They appoint the person most unsuited to any role, the person most unlikely to change anything because they are happy as things are.
Tories don't care about climate catastrophe, it is deflection. 19/20
Tories don't care about climate catastrophe, it is deflection. 19/20
At best, Sharma's conscience bubbles over on occasion despite his efforts to swallow his shame.
At worst, Sharma is going again for his political Bafta, shamelessly invoking empathy from those too gullible to believe that Tories care more for money than their own grandchildren.
At worst, Sharma is going again for his political Bafta, shamelessly invoking empathy from those too gullible to believe that Tories care more for money than their own grandchildren.
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
