Poll: More than half of Brits want stronger government action on nature

Stuart Stone
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Poll from WWF reveals strong public support for bolder action to protect nature, as separate surveys reveal majority backing for net zero transition

Brits across the political spectrum support bolder government action on the environment and nature, with more than half of those quizzed arguing Labour is not currently doing enough to protect habitats...

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