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Tourists on British beaches are being 'scared out of the water' by fears of sewage, says Tory MP demanding year-round sophisticated water quality checks amid crisis in Devon
Tourists have been left afraid to go into the water off UK beaches because of fears the sea is contaminated with sewage, a senior Tory MP...
May 19, 20241 min read


We must unleash the private sector to reforest the UK
Trees are seemingly everywhere, and yet we are still not planting enough of them. It is time to accept that charitable efforts and public...
May 16, 20243 min read


Conservatives understand the philosophical importance of trees. We must plant more.
Kitty Thompson | ConservativeHome
May 13, 20244 min read


Green Tories back plans to boost UK woodlands
New manifesto from Conservative Environment Network comes amid fears government could break promise on peat compost ban and relax UK...
May 13, 20245 min read


Tory row to ignite over subsidies to wood-burning power stations
But a decision to continue subsidies would spark a Tory row as a report by the Conservative Environment Network urges ministers not to...
May 13, 20241 min read


Serve VENISON in schools and hospitals to help control deer population, Tory MPs tell government as they warn 'cheap and abundant homegrown meat' championed by Jeremy Clarkson on Clarkson's Farm is be
Ministers are being urged to take action to protect the environment while also boosting UK food security and lowering family bills by...
May 13, 20242 min read


Ministers consider making UK’s carbon targets easier to meet
In other UK news, the Times reports that “ministers are preparing to extend subsidies to wood-burning power stations despite Tory MPs...
May 13, 20241 min read


MPs blast local authorities for wasting taxpayer money by planting wrong trees
The Conservative Environment Network (CEN) has called for action in its tree planting manifesto released today. Kitty Thompson, senior...
May 13, 20241 min read


Slash red tape to kick-start expansion of forests, Tory MPs say
In a manifesto to be launched this week, the Conservative Environment Network (CEN) say that fast tracked access to government cash for...
May 12, 20242 min read




Webinar recap: How can you lead locally on water quality?
Kitty Thompson | CEN blog
Apr 22, 20243 min read


Celebrities and MPs push for the government to ban the sale of peat compost to gardeners
MPs and celebrities have urged ministers to bring forward a ban on the sale of peat compost to gardeners. Former environment secretary...
Apr 17, 20241 min read


Use Brexit freedom to stop French fishing boats from 'pillaging our waters': Green Tory MPs back Rishi Sunak in growing row with Paris over UK ban on bottom trawlers wreaking havoc in protected areas
Britain must use its Brexit freedom to keep destructive French fishing boats out of protected UK waters, Tory MPs have warned amid a...
Apr 17, 20241 min read


Monty Don says gardeners using peat are ‘irresponsible’ and calls for government ban
Monty Don has said gardeners who use peat are “lazy and irresponsible”, as he backs a new push for the Government to introduce a...
Apr 16, 20242 min read


London Playbook: FOR PEAT’S SAKE
MPs and celebrities are calling for a ban on the sale of peat to protect peatlands, a habitat for many plant and animal species....
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Conservationists and celebrities urge Government to back Bill to ban peat sales
Wildlife campaigners and celebrities are calling for the Government to support efforts to bring in a promised ban on sales of peat for...
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Post-Brexit, ministers can finally give British farmers essential freedom to innovate
Max Anderson | ConservativeHome
Apr 16, 20244 min read


To protect our peatlands, use peat-free compost
Cllr Joe Porter | ConservativeHome
Apr 16, 20244 min read


Our peatlands are precious and we need to protect them
Thérèse Coffey MP | The Daily Telegraph
Apr 16, 20243 min read


MPs and celebs call for peat ban before election to save UK's countryside
Theresa Villiers MP | The Daily Express
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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