Britain’s natural landscape is in ruins – thanks to the Tories. Here’s how Labour will restore it

‘Our rivers, lakes and seas are awash with record levels of toxic sewage.’ The River Thames in Berkshire. Photograph: Maureen McLean/REX/Shutterstock

We must not be the last generation to have the opportunity to marvel at nature.

When I was growing up, I took for granted the excitement of climbing trees in the local woods at the end of our road, sleeping under the stars at Scout camp, and exploring the micro-worlds of seaside rockpools on holiday in Cornwall. Our children and grandchildren deserve to be astounded by the magnificence of our landscapes and coastlines, mesmerised by the beauty of a robin’s song, and to splash about in the local river.