All articles written by Kerry McCarthy MP on PoliticsHome.com

26 Nov Environment

UK leadership is in a decisive decade for global climate action

With the clock ticking on climate change, Kerry McCarthy MP, Minister for Climate, sets out how the government is intensifying efforts to cut emissions, expand clean energy and lead a global drive for a sustainable future

01 Jul 2023 Environment

Green prosperity plan: Labour’s ambition for a green future

With a general election due to take place within the next two years, Kerry McCarthy MP, Shadow Minister for Climate Change, puts forward Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan.

11 Jul 2022 Books & culture

A well told story: Kerry McCarthy reviews 'Pistol'

Despite John Lydon’s vociferous opposition to the project, Danny Boyle’s six-part drama charting the rise of the Sex Pistols is actually pretty good

10 May 2022 Health

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we must urgently improve access to vital mental health services that so many desperately need

The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (9 to 15 May) is loneliness.

19 Apr 2021 Environment

Small island developing states need a good deal on climate before it’s too late

In the year of COP26, government needs to show global climate leadership and deliver for vulnerable small island developing states.

18 Sep 2020 Environment

Government must deliver a green recovery for transport by 2030

Labour is calling for the Government to bring the planned phase-out of the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles forward from 2040 to 2030.

23 Mar 2020 Environment

We need tougher laws to make food production and consumption more sustainable

Reducing food waste has the potential to save resources, cut pollution and increase food security. It’s time the Government stepped up to the plate.

21 Oct 2019 Economy

The UK deserves an Agriculture Bill that backs British farming

New legislation will affect farmers for decades to come. We need a UK-specific agricultural policy that champions environmental, animal welfare and food standards, writes Kerry McCarthy MP

07 May 2019 Health

Our five key asks to combat child hunger and food insecurity

Hunger has an impact on both mental and physical health for children. The Government should take on our demands to tackle the crisis, writes Kerry McCarthy

02 Apr 2019 Home affairs

Public bodies must recognise animals as sentient beings

If we don’t legislate on animal sentience, we face the risk of welfare standards dropping, writes Kerry McCarthy ahead of the debate on her Animals (Recognition of Sentience) Bill