Paisley & Renfrewshire North Constituency

Reducing carbon emissions with Gavin Newlands from Paisley and Renfrewshire North captured as part of the Zero Carbon Tour.

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by Gavin Newlands from Paisley and Renfrewshire North - Zero Carbon Tour interview

As transport spokesperson and MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, Gavin Newlands has made decarbonising transport a priority throughout the last 18 months. This will be achieved with electric buses, rail electrification and by pushing the government to go further and faster to help save the planet.

For the full story, please watch the video! Discover more here: www.zerocarbontour.com.

Image: Geograph stock image, Thomas Nugent

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