Portsmouth MP Stephen Morgan has said a local environmental exhibition provides a great opportunity for Portsmouth young people to learn about the environment, climate issues and sustainability.
The city MP made the comments on a visit to the Southsea Model Village which is currently hosting a two-week installation promoting action from politicians to switch to green energy.
The installation, which ends on Saturday 26 April, includes a model of the Portsmouth South MP – a green champion who has a long track record of campaigning on environmental issues including promoting renewable energy and stopping sewage pollution.
During the visit, alongside renewable electricity supplier Good Energy, Mr Morgan toured the village which was equipped with handmade miniature heat pumps, solar panels and models of politicians who have been environmental champions.
The group discussed issues including the government’s mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower, the skills needed for future green jobs in Portsmouth and solar power investment.
Commenting, Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan said:
“It was a pleasure to visit the Southsea Model Village today to see their brilliant exhibition promoting green energy.
“As Britain becomes a clean energy superpower under Labour, it is more important than ever that local young people understand the skills needed for the green jobs of the future that are coming to Portsmouth.
“Initiatives like these are a great way to engage local young people and their families about these environmental issues and promote ways we can all live greener lives.”
Mr Morgan has made protecting Portsmouth’s precious environment one of his key priorities as local MP.
In May he will host a coffee morning in the city on Clean Air and the Environment. You can sign up here.
