We had invited James Heappey to meet with our project Manager, Mark Ward, at Brean Down last year to discuss our Brilliant Coast project - part of which is taking place in his Wells constituency - and the photo was taken there. The photo has now been used, without our permission, on campaigning leaflets and the use of this photo implies, whether intended or not, that Somerset Wildlife Trust is endorsing his campaign.

Somerset Wildlife Trust is a non-political charity and we do not endorse any political party. We have raised the issue with the Charity Commission and James Heappey’s office.