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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Helena Horton Environment reporter

Fears for wildlife as Boris Johnson accused of failing to keep policy pledges

A farmer spraying herbicide in County Durham, UK
The government has been accused of reneging on commitments by failing to deliver policies including on nature-friendly farming, and the use of peat and pesticides. Photograph: Farm Images/Universal Images Group/Getty Images

Nature faces a “perfect storm of threats”, campaigners say, after eight wildlife bills promised by Boris Johnson since coming to power have so far failed to see the light of day.

The government has been accused of reneging on commitments by failing to deliver policies on nature-friendly farming, the use of peat and pesticides, reintroducing beavers and other lost species, and protecting rare marine life.

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