Ian joined Friends of the Earth’s green strong man ‘Energy Bill’ outside Parliament today to show his support for a tough new law•to save energy and tackle climate change in homes and communities around the country.

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Ian is backing Friends of the Earth’s call for key changes to the Energy Bill currently being debated in Parliament.• The •environmental campaigning charity wants the Government to lead a nationwide refurb to make sure no one lives in a cold home -; •and to beef up support to help councils tackle climate change in their areas.

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Ian said:•”The Government’s Energy Bill needs to be overhauled to make sure our homes and communities get the green refurb needed to •help fight climate change.

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“I’m backing Friends of the Earth’s call for the new law to be stronger, so councils get independent advice to help communities go green, tenants are protected from heat-leaking homes by 2016 and the Government has a plan to insulate every home.”

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Friends of the Earth campaigner Liz Hutchins said:

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“It’s great that Ian has committed to backing amendments for a stronger Energy Bill.

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“We need MPs like Ian to stand up and be counted to help fight dangerous climate change and create clean, green communities we can be proud to live in.”