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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Helena Horton and Toby Helm

Liz Truss facing rural rebellion over anti-nature ‘growth’ push

Liz Truss at Conservative Party conference 2022 in Birmingham.
Liz Truss at Conservative Party conference 2022 in Birmingham. Photograph: Hannah McKay/Reuters

Liz 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.

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