Leading wildlife charities, including the RSPB and Wildlife Trusts, are urging Labour to eliminate a controversial section of the planning bill they deem detrimental to nature. Recent analysis reveals that bats and newts are not significant causes of planning delays in England, contradicting government narratives. The charities assert that the bill would undermine environmental protections and broken promises from Labour regarding nature restoration. The RSPB and other advocates express deep concern for natural spaces, noting the impact on public health and wellness due to the potential loss of these resources.
"It's now clear that the bill in its current form will rip the heart out of environmental protections and risks sending nature further into freefall."
"Before the general election, Labour promised to restore nature. Under a year later, the chancellor is leading an ideological charge against the natural world."
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