It's not "nature or development". It's both.
Thank you to everyone who took part in our campaigns to reduce the risks the Planning & Infrastructure Bill posed to nature. Over 40,000 messages were sent to MPs, calling on UK Government to protect nature through the Bill.
Despite all this, we were incredibly frustrated to see the Government whip Labour MPs to vote against important amendments that were added by the House of Lords.
This means the Bill has become law – through a process known as receiving Royal Assent. There will be no further debate or votes.
All the energy our supporters gave to our campaign to improve the Bill were recorded by MPs. The messages MPs received did help secure some positive aspects to the Bill, which will benefit nature.
The fight isn't over. We will continue to stand up for nature, with your help.