UK News, Comment and Analysis

Suggestions

  • Business
  • London
    • Lewisham
    • Merton
    • Newham
    • Redbridge
    • Richmond Upon Thames
    • Southall News
    • Southwark
    • Sutton
    • Tower Hamlets
    • Waltham Forest
    • Wandsworth
  • World
    • Middle East
    • Europe
    • USA
  • Business
  • Commons & Lords
  • UK News
  • Our Magazine
  • Number 10
  • World

Olivia Blake MP

Olivia Blake is the Labour MP for Sheffield, Hallam, and was elected in 2019.

    UK Parliament

    Heather burning is bad for the environment, bad for the climate crisis, and bad for the health of people – it’s time for an outright ban

    Last year, a cloud of smoke drifted from the uplands to the West of Sheffield across the city, settling in Sheffield Hallam. Numerous people contacted me to complain about the poor air quality, reporting breathing troubles, coughing, and irritation to the eyes.

    by Olivia Blake MP
    February 5, 2024

    Authors

    • The Editor

      A last minute message to MPs
    • Beth Malcolm

      Demolition plan for Romford home submitted in Havering
    • Sarah Dinenage

      Philip Morris visit linked to tobacco ban delay proposal
    • Federica Calabrò

      John Healey says UK has lost control of its borders
    • Massimiliano  Verde

      Haringey probes Bowes Park rogue landlord claims
    • Daniele Naddei

      Report: Activists impact UK cycling infrastructure
    • Alistair Thompson

      Nearly half of teens not living with both biological parents, finds shocking new study
    • Eleni Kyriakou

      Revealed: UK’s Health & Safety Executive advised Qatari World Cup organisers
    • Parliament Politics Magazine

      Understanding Family Hubs and the Start for Life Initiative
    • Ashton Perry

      Ukraine war day 116: Everything that is known
    • Kourtney Spak

      Rail strike: Shapps calls government involvement demands a “stunt”
    • Joanne Green

      Harrow bakery offers free pastries to those in need
    • Jessica Bayley

      Turning Points in Climate Litigation
    • Sarah Bromley

      Number of Scottish Covid Patients Hits Highest in 13 Months
    • Faizah Haider

      The impact of the Russian oil ban in the United States
    • Mirza

      Lord Hermer apologises for Nazi comments

    Recent Posts

    • John Healey says UK has lost control of its borders
    • Philip Morris visit linked to tobacco ban delay proposal
    • Demolition plan for Romford home submitted in Havering
    • Haringey probes Bowes Park rogue landlord claims
    • Fewer traffic injuries reported in Kensington & Chelsea

    Recent Comments

      Banner

      Latest Interviews

        Support Our Work

        © 2025 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

        • About
        • Privacy
        • Help
        • Publishing Principles
        • Terms
        • Contact

        More Info

        • About US
        • Contact Us
        • London
          • Lewisham
          • Merton
          • Newham
          • Redbridge
          • Richmond Upon Thames
          • Southall News
          • Southwark
          • Sutton
          • Tower Hamlets
          • Waltham Forest
          • Wandsworth
        • World
          • Middle East
          • Europe
          • USA
        • Business
        • Commons & Lords
        • UK News
        • Our Magazine
        • Number 10
        • World