24 September 2024

WWF Comment

For immediate release

WWF Statement on Prime Minister's Speech to Labour conference

Commenting on the Prime Minister's speech to the Labour Party conference, David Walsh, head of public affairs at WWF said:

"The Prime Minister promised light at the end of the tunnel, but without immediate action on nature and climate, that light could turn out to be the onrushing train of environmental disaster."

"At this conference we have seen some green shoots, but national renewal must mean nature renewal. The government must take urgent action on the climate and nature crisis both here in the UK and around the world. From the upcoming budget, to the COP16 and COP29 biodiversity and climate summits this autumn, it is time for genuine leadership."