Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

11 hours ago

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Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

23 hours ago

I never thought my campaign on disposable barbecues would end with me sitting on the famous red sofa on BBC Breakfast, talking about the growing risk of wildfires across the country.

But what started as a local campaign in High Peak has become a national one – and I am determined to keep pushing it.

This is an issue I care deeply about. As the MP for High Peak, I have seen first-hand the devastating impact wildfires can have. Hundreds of hectares of precious moorland have been destroyed locally, wildlife habitats lost, and firefighters, emergency workers, gamekeepers and volunteers have spent days battling blazes in incredibly challenging conditions.

High Peak is the constituency at greatest risk of wildfire in the UK. But this is far from just a local problem. Major fires have already hit Suffolk, North Wales and the Cairngorms, while last year was the UK’s worst year on record for wildfires.

Too much of the debate around climate change focuses on reducing potential future impacts. Of course, we must continue reducing emissions, but the uncomfortable truth is that our climate has already changed.

When I hear politicians from Reform and the Conservatives seeking to marginalise the risks posed by climate change, I want to tell them to come to High Peak and see the reality for themselves.

We are experiencing hotter, drier conditions and need to adapt. Reducing the risk of wildfires must be part of that adaptation.

Not every wildfire is caused by a disposable barbecue. But they are one of the most preventable sources of ignition – which is why I launched my campaign calling on retailers to suspend their sale during periods of high wildfire risk.

The response has been overwhelming, and I am delighted that so many major national retailers have now withdrawn disposable barbecues from sale. I want to thank every retailer that has listened and acted.

But we cannot rely on voluntary action every summer.

We also need to think about waste more broadly. Cigarettes and discarded items can provide sources of ignition, while rubbish and fly-tipping can provide fuel. That is why my campaign also intersects with my campaign to stop Reform closing Glossop Tip.

If we want people to dispose of waste responsibly, we need to make it easy for them to do so. Making legitimate waste disposal harder risks more fly-tipping and more rubbish in our countryside. I hope Reform will listen and drop their rubbish idea.

We need a proper national strategy for preventing and tackling wildfires. That is why I am now calling on the Government to introduce a national ban on disposable barbecues in public spaces.

At the moment, restrictions vary between national parks and local authorities. We need a clear national approach to protect our countryside, parks and coastal communities.

Please support my campaign by signing the petition on my website: www.jon4highpeak.com/ban-the-use-of-disposable-bbqs-in-public-spaces/

We cannot stop every wildfire. But we can prevent many of them. High Peak has already seen what happens when the countryside catches fire. We should not wait for more of our moorland, wildlife and communities to be put at risk before we act.

What started here in High Peak must result in national action to protect the places we love. ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

1 day ago

🤖 Want to learn how AI can help you land your next job?

I'm delighted that Google will be joining my upcoming High Peak Careers, Skills & Jobs Fair to deliver a free interactive workshop on using Artificial Intelligence to boost your career and job search.

Whether you're looking for your first job, returning to work, changing careers or simply want to learn a valuable new skill, this workshop will show you practical ways AI can help with:
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⚠️ Places are limited to just 50 people, so registration is essential. Register your interest today and my office will be in touch before the event to confirm your place.

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Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

1 day ago

🌤️ 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁!

With hot weather forecast across High Peak, a few simple steps can make a big difference:

🕶️ Wear sunglasses and use plenty of sun protection
💧 Carry water with you and stay hydrated
🌳 Keep in the shade where possible, especially during the hottest part of the day
🔥 Please don’t light any naked flames or use disposable BBQs - dry conditions mean the risk of moorland fires is extremely high.

Let’s enjoy the sunshine safely and help protect our beautiful countryside. 💚 ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

1 day ago

🎉 Good luck to everyone across High Peak receiving their A-Level, T-Level and other Level 3 results today!

I know how much hard work, dedication and resilience has gone into getting to this point, and you should all be incredibly proud of yourselves.

Congratulations to everyone receiving their results today, and I wish you all the very best for whatever comes next. 🌟 ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

2 days ago

Great to see Andy Burnham backing my campaign 🙌🏻 ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

2 days ago

Another busy Teams surgery with constituents from across High Peak. 💻

We discussed a range of important local issues, including SEND, the redevelopment of Spring Gardens in Buxton, early years provision and cross-border access to healthcare.

These conversations are an important part of my work as your MP, helping me understand the issues people are facing and take them forward with the relevant organisations.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak with me. 🌹 ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

2 days ago

It is hugely welcome that the Prime Minister has said he will consider imposing a ban on disposable barbecues.

He is right that the message needs to go out loud and clear that people should not be using disposable barbecues in public places at this time.

I am grateful to all the national retailers who supported my campaign to suspend the sale of disposable barbecues this summer.

But we need to be in a better place next summer. Last year was the worst on record for wildfires. This year will surpass it.

We need to accept our climate has changed and put in place measures to adapt and one of those is banning the use of disposable barbecues in public places.

With the Prime Minister’s support on this, we can reduce the risks of wildfire and protect our precious environmentAndy Burnham says single use charcoal grills are raising the risks of fires ... See MoreSee Less