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UK Campaigners Unite Across 650 Constituencies Demanding REAL Change on Environmental Crisis

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Local campaigners in the UK have joined forces with activists from every constituency across the country, delivering an open letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The letter, part of the REAL Change campaign, calls for robust action on the environmental crisis and support for the landmark Climate and Nature Bill. The campaign, led by the Zero Hour environmental group, aims to improve the lives of ordinary people across the UK by tackling the climate and nature crises.

Key Takeaways:

  • The REAL Change campaign, led by the Zero Hour environmental group, has delivered an open letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer from every constituency across the UK, demanding action on the environmental crisis.
  • The letter calls for support for the Climate and Nature Bill, which is set to be debated in Parliament again on 11 July 2025, and aims to improve the lives of ordinary people across the UK by tackling the climate and nature crises.
  • The campaign is backed by over 380 local councils, 1,200 leading scientists (including 5 Nobel Laureates), and major organizations such as The National Trust, The Co-operative Bank, The National Federation of Women's Institutes, Friends of the Earth, and Triodos Bank.
  • So far, over 190 MPs from across the main parties have thrown their weight behind the Climate and Nature Bill, making it the largest cross-party environmental movement in Westminster.
  • Celebrity chef and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Co-Director of the Zero Hour environmental campaign Dr Amy McDonnell have called on the Prime Minister to take action on the climate and nature crisis, which threatens the economy, health, and food and energy security.
  • Danielle Bird, a local resident who signed the letter, says that people in South Northamptonshire want REAL Change from the Prime Minister, and that the benefits of taking action on the environment will deliver warmer homes, cheaper bills, cleaner air and water, thriving nature, better public transport, and proper food security.

Statistics:

  • 650 letters were delivered to Downing Street from every constituency across the UK.
  • 380 local councils support the Climate and Nature Bill.
  • 1,200 leading scientists (including 5 Nobel Laureates) back the Climate and Nature Bill.
  • Over 190 MPs from across the main parties have thrown their weight behind the Climate and Nature Bill.
  • 89 per cent of people globally want more to be done on the climate and nature crises.
  • The Climate and Nature Bill has had its Second Reading in Parliament on 24 January 2025.

Sources:

  • Campaigners and local residents across the UK, including Danielle Bird.
  • Zero Hour environmental campaign.
  • REAL Change campaign.
  • The Climate and Nature Bill.
  • UK Parliament.
  • The National Trust.
  • The Co-operative Bank.
  • The National Federation of Women's Institutes.
  • Friends of the Earth.
  • Triodos Bank.
  • Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
  • Dr Amy McDonnell.
  • Ed Miliband.
  • Steve Reed.

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