Government launches ‘green Brexit’ consultation on future for food, farming and the environment
Blog by Ellie Brodie, Senior Policy Manager, The Wildlife Trusts
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What happens if there are cuts to nature-friendly farming support?
There is a huge amount riding on the UK Government’s spending review due out in June. Many departments are having their budgets slashed. What if the Defra farm budget - much of which is paying a…
Brexit, wildlife and a devolved UK
Wildlife knows no political boundaries. I was reminded of this recently when I visited archaeological digs at Must Farm and Flag Fen in East Anglia. The finds of fish hooks and the remains of…
Government falls short of delivering promised ‘green Brexit’
Leading green groups issue final Brexit report card that finds static or weaker protections for the environment, urging government to strengthen plans
Government U-turn on promise to reform farming post-Brexit
New farming policy stripped of ambition to aid nature recovery
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