Andrew Boswell, a former Green councillor, criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for attempting to limit public participation in the planning process. Following Boswell's legal battle against the A47’s expansion, which he lost in the Supreme Court, Starmer labeled him an environmental zealot who obstructs progress. In contrast, Boswell argued that his actions were for the benefit of future generations, criticizing Starmer's proposed reforms as dangerous to access to justice and overly simplistic concerning complex environmental issues.
Boswell emphasized the real danger in demonizing activists like himself, asserting his commitment to environmental justice for future generations, stating, 'I don't virtual signal. I'm doing this for my grandchildren.'
Starmer's comments indicated a push to reform the judicial review process, explicitly stating he wanted to prevent 'nimbys and zealots' from exploiting the legal framework to hinder growth.
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