The All Party Parliamentary Group brings together a broad range of MPs and Peers led by Andrew Pakes MP and a cross-party team of Vice Chairs.
Andrew Pakes MP
Chair
Andrew has been the Labour (Co-op) MP for Peterborough since July 2024 and champions bold action to fight the climate crisis and reverse the decline in nature. He has extensive experience in environmental affairs, having previously worked as a consultant on environmental and transport policy, and served as Chair of the Socialist Environment and Resources Association (SERA).
Rebecca Smith MP
Vice Chair
Rebecca has been the Conservative MP for South West Devon since July 2024. She is a member of the Conservative Environment Network (CEN) and represents a mix of urban, coastal and rural communities that all value the natural world. She was previously a councillor in Plymouth and spent over a decade working in the political and not-for-profit sectors.
Wera Hobhouse MP
Vice Chair
Wera Hobhouse has been the MP for Bath since 2017. She is currently serving as the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Energy & Climate Change and Transport. Wera is a long-standing environmental advocate in Parliament.
Adrian Ramsay MP
Vice Chair
Adrian Ramsay has been the Green Party MP for Waveney Valley since July 2024 and is the co-leader of the Green Party of England & Wales. He has served as the CEO of two national environmental charities, and has worked as a senior lecturer in environmental politics and economics. Adrian also formerly led MCS Charitable Foundation which advocates for renewable energy and green homes.
