'AWOL on the environment': Parties urged to seize 'last great opportunity to protect people and nature'

James Murray
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'AWOL on the environment': Parties urged to seize 'last great opportunity to protect people and nature'

WWF calls on Labour and Conservatives to deliver clear commitment to bolder action on climate and nature ahead of final TV debate of a campaign that has largely sidelined environmental issues

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Leader Keir Starmer are facing fresh calls to provide a clearer commitment to tackle the nature and climate crises, ahead of the final TV debate of the campaign this...

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