“I have written to the new Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, to request that the UK Government gives its backing to the initiative to protect Antarctic waters. I am an environmentalist – and hope to be able to use my position as your MP to amplify the large level of public support for the creation of an Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary. I sincerely hope that a consensus can be reached amongst the 25 governments forming the Antarctic Ocean Commission. After all, healthy oceans are essential in tackling the worst effects of climate change and we all have a responsibility to protect the planet. #ProtectAntarctic”