This government has shown its total disdain for the climate and the environment. Scrapping the EV subsidy, sewage in rivers and beaches, reduction in funding for DEFRA, banning on shore wind farms, Rishi flying everywhere by private jet or helicopter, issuing 100 drilling licenses etc… The only interest they do show is when they can score political points against the opposition such as criticising ULEZ or when they can enrich themselves. I’m a local parish councillor (it’s a start) and even at this level the frustration is palpable. A prime example being developers being blocked due to local considerations and then given permission on appeal to the government ( nothing to do with Tory party donations) . Developers account for 20% of Tory party donations and the government recently scrapped the ‘red tape’ ensuring developers met their environmental responsibilities. The story was then spun that they were enabling more houses to be built. Your writings have make me think about how much government policy is affected by the climate and the environment. Carry on 🙂
Many thanks Andrew. It's government change and a far more radical manifesto which is needed. I don't believe that the Labour party are ready either even though Starmer is a far better person.
This government has shown its total disdain for the climate and the environment. Scrapping the EV subsidy, sewage in rivers and beaches, reduction in funding for DEFRA, banning on shore wind farms, Rishi flying everywhere by private jet or helicopter, issuing 100 drilling licenses etc… The only interest they do show is when they can score political points against the opposition such as criticising ULEZ or when they can enrich themselves. I’m a local parish councillor (it’s a start) and even at this level the frustration is palpable. A prime example being developers being blocked due to local considerations and then given permission on appeal to the government ( nothing to do with Tory party donations) . Developers account for 20% of Tory party donations and the government recently scrapped the ‘red tape’ ensuring developers met their environmental responsibilities. The story was then spun that they were enabling more houses to be built. Your writings have make me think about how much government policy is affected by the climate and the environment. Carry on 🙂
Many thanks Andrew. It's government change and a far more radical manifesto which is needed. I don't believe that the Labour party are ready either even though Starmer is a far better person.