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Tell the UK Government they must do better for nature!

The UK Government must change course, listen to the public, and protect nature.

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has finished its passage through Parliament and will now become law. We’ve been fighting since its introduction in March to ensure the best outcome for nature.

During this time the UK Government decided it would not include simple measures that would protect precious species, like Swift bricks, or protection for irreplaceable habitats, like chalk streams. In the closing phases they offered several assurances about how they intend the Bill to work, but they also chose not to include these in the law itself.

This means there is little to stop them changing their minds, and nothing binding a future government to their words. If that happens, this law will allow developers to carry on building – even if it causes irreversible harm to species and the places they live. This isn't the secure future nature needs or deserves.

Add to this consultations on removing the requirement for developers to contribute financially to nature’s recovery. And the continuing use of anti-nature rhetoric from some of our most senior ministers and what do you get? A clear picture of a UK Government determined to put nature in the firing line and make it the scapegoat for our economic troubles.

They think nature doesn’t have a voice but together, at this crucial moment, we can prove them wrong. You can use your voice to speak up for nature.

Email your MP today and tell them you’ve had enough. Tell them what nature means to you and that you want it to stay protected.

We've created a template message so that it’s quick and easy to do, which you will see on the next page. But first we need to get some details from you so we can identify your MP.

 
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