08 Jul 2024
The UK General Election confirmed a change of government with the Labour Party winning a significant majority in Parliament. Many organisations related to marine and coastal management gave their reaction to the news, including marine conservation NGOs and trade bodies. The RSPB quickly published their asks of the new government, including: ‘Improve and […]
02 Jul 2024
Ocean and Coastal Futures (OCF) brought together leading fishing industry representatives for another live online event which provided an opportunity to discuss the priorities that a new UK Government could consider. Panellists highlighted what they would like to see from a new government. It was an opportunity to weigh up what difference the general election result […]
02 Jul 2024
In a debate on nature conservation on Thursday (28 June), Labour MP and Shadow Environment Minister Toby Perkins announced that he “will stop destructive bottom trawling that is destroying our ocean ecosystem”. This would be “one of our first measures” he said, if his party comes to power after the parliamentary elections. The Liberal Democrats […]
18 Jun 2024
Ocean and Coastal Futures (OCF) convened a live online roundtable event which provided the opportunity to debate the potential priorities for the new Government. The UK general election takes place on 4th July and there will be a new Government in 2024, whatever the colour. Panellists highlighted what they would like to see from a new government […]