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Kitty Thompson from the Conservative Environment Network said:

"Despite progress behind the scenes, this unsteady outward attitude towards species reintroductions has been a shame."

A licensing system would be a "win" for nature, she said, and for farmers by providing guidance if the rodents create problems.

The new Labour government, elected last summer on a mandate to protect the environment, is yet to issue a formal strategy or licences for wild releases, despite mounting evidence and pressure.

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