Liz Truss facing rural rebellion over anti-nature 'growth' push

Wildlife charities, Tory former minsters and millions of ordinary people raise alarm over environmentLiz Truss is facing a rural revolt against her plans to prioritise a "dash for economic growth" over nature protection and the environment.Senior party figures, including ministers under Boris Johnson's premiership and former Tory leader William Hague, have joined the National Trust, the RSPB, the Angling Trust and Wildlife Trusts in criticising what they see as environmental vandalism. Continue reading...