Dwyfor Meirionnydd MP Liz Saville Roberts is the latest politician to throw her support behind Fairbourne schoolgirl Skye Neville’s campaign to stop publishers putting plastic toys on magazines.

Mid & West Wales MS Eluned Morgan said last week she would explore how the Welsh Government could take additional steps to reduce plastic magazine pollution and spoke to 10-year-old Skye and her dad David online.

Now Mrs Saville Roberts has tabled a motion in Westminster, paying tribute to Skye’s campaigning work.

The motion asked: “That this House recognises the efforts of 10-year-old Skye Neville for her campaign encouraging magazine and comic publishers to stop giving away plastic toys with their publications; further recognises that nearly 3,000 people have so far signed her online petition drawing attention to the devastating impact discarded plastic is having on our oceans and natural environment; applauds Skye for he passionate advocacy of environmental issues, her involvement in local litter picks and her family’s commitment to recycling; welcome steps by fast food giant McDonalds to stop putting plastic toys in their Happy Meals; and calls on the government to encourage publishers to make their magazines more environmentally friendly and reduce their carbon footprint."

Ms Morgan decided last week to back the young campaigner’s cause and will explore how the Welsh Government can take more steps to reduce plastic magazine pollution.

“These toys are marketed at children, whose environmental future we are trying to protect,” Ms Morgan said.

“Some plastics can last decades - if not centuries - in our environment.

“They should be environmentally friendly and serve an educational purpose.

“Wales is a world leader on recycling and has a proud record of delivery on environmental issues. It’s our duty to act to protect our future generations by adopting measures to eliminate non-recyclable, unethical, single use materials.”

The Welsh Labour Government has pledged to ban the use of nine types of plastic in Wales, and Ms Morgan believes packaging reform should be the next step.

During online video calls with Ms Morgan, Skye shared several of the plastic items in her collection, including a plastic tongue!

“Why do we need this?” Skye said. “I just want the magazines. I enjoy reading them, but I don’t want or need the cheap plastic toys which are either played with for a few minutes or break on the first use and then are thrown away!”

Skye has been busy writing to several magazine editors and politicians across Wales.

Skye can often be seen around her village picking up rubbish, and acclaim, from locals who appreciate her efforts.

“It’s very encouraging to see young people like Skye taking such a strong environmental stance,” Ms Morgab said.

“Coming from Fairbourne, an area facing significant threats from climate change, her plea feels even more poignant.

“She should be incredibly proud of the awareness she is raising, and I’d like to thank her for being such a fantastic role model and ambassador for the environment.”

Skye has set up a petition and received over 2,800 signatures.

You can support her campaign by visiting http://chng.it/jrBndKMx

Ms Morgan has approached magazine distributors for feedback.