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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 2d

New developments have become increasingly car-centric, leaving people "trapped behind the wheel."

Our latest blog explores how new towns can offer real transport choice from day one ⤵️

Three ideas to make new towns into places people want to live

It’s not often the government gets an opportunity resembling a fresh start, but embarking on a set of new towns holds that promise. The government has invoked the post-war Labour government’s renew…

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 2d

Housing secretary Steve Reed has committed to building "not just homes, but communities." But how?

Charles Long, political adviser, explores three big ideas for making the government's new towns into places people actually want to live 🏘️ 👇

Three ideas to make new towns into places people want to live

It’s not often the government gets an opportunity resembling a fresh start, but embarking on a set of new towns holds that promise. The government has invoked the post-war Labour government’s renew…

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 6d

Scrapping the Climate Change Act would be a reckless and indefensible move, undermining the UK’s green economy and damaging our global credibility at a time of escalating climate risks.

@shaunspiers1.bsky.social responds👇

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 6d

"The best version of the circular economy is the one where all we notice is its advantages, like better products, better value and less pollution."

Julie Hill, president of @the-ies.bsky.social, in our latest guest blog:

How much regulation does the circular economy need?

This post is by Julie Hill, president of the Institution of Environmental Sciences and Green Alliance associate.

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 6d

"Businesses don’t reject the idea of regulation, but they do want a ‘level playing field’."

Julie Hill, president of @the-ies.bsky.social, on why regulatory policies like extended producer responsibility are key to unlocking a more circular economy. buff.ly/1ZPu2X4

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 6d

Scrapping the Climate Change Act would be a reckless and indefensible move, undermining the UK’s green economy and damaging our global credibility at a time of escalating climate risks.

@shaunspiers1.bsky.social responds👇

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 7d

"To improve the UK's food security, and encourage British businesses with clear growth potential, the government must support the sector to help bring a wider range of plant based choices to shops."

@lydiacollas.bsky.social discusses our latest research in @businessgreen.bsky.social ⤵️

Study: Plant-based products proving less exposed to food price inflation

New analysis from Green Alliance shows how plant-based proteins can prove more cost-effective than meat, as think tank urges government to ramp up investment in emerging sector

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 7d

"To improve the UK's food security, and encourage British businesses with clear growth potential, the government must support the sector to help bring a wider range of plant based choices to shops."

@lydiacollas.bsky.social discusses our latest research in @businessgreen.bsky.social ⤵️

Study: Plant-based products proving less exposed to food price inflation

New analysis from Green Alliance shows how plant-based proteins can prove more cost-effective than meat, as think tank urges government to ramp up investment in emerging sector

www.businessgreen.com

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 7d

Since Brexit, UK circular economy policy has fallen behind the EU.

eg: Extended producer responsibility for packaging is just now being implemented, and only after much delay and dilution.

Our latest stocktake examines the growing gap and what England's upcoming strategy must deliver to close it.

Circular economy policy in the UK: a post Brexit review

In this stocktake, we examine how Brexit has shaped UK circular economy policy and where gaps are widening

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 8d

The government is reportedly seeking to weaken the protected landscapes duty as part of its #BuildBabyBuild push. The problem? The duty isn't a blocker.

@ruthchambers.bsky.social on why the duty is so important and why removing it would be a mistake 👇

Is Labour about to put its historic link with National Parks at risk?

At last year’s Labour party conference the prime minister spoke about the beauty and wonder of the Lake District. Visitors to this year’s conference are greeted by six Labour history information bo…

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 7d

Great to welcome a packed room last night at the #LPC25 for our Green Groups Reception. 🌱

A big thank you to @katiewhitemp.bsky.social, @sarahboyack.bsky.social, @alistrathern.bsky.social& @tessakhan.bsky.social for speaking, and to @serauk.bsky.social & the eNGO's who supported the event.

Katie White MP, the climate minister, addresses a packed room at the Green Groups Reception at the Labour Conference 2025.

Alistair Strathern MP speaks at the Green Groups Reception

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 8d

New briefing | How can the government improve food security, public health and growth at once? 🌱

Plant-based proteins have remained price-stable where meat has soared (beef is up 33%). With consumer demand there, the UK’s plant-based market now needs policy support to take off.

Full analysis 👇

Recipe for resilience: the benefits of a thriving plant-based protein sector in the UK

In this new analysis we show why the government should support growth in the plant-based meat sector, highlighting benefits for food security, public health, economic development and farming.

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 7d

Pushing through a last-minute amendment to scrap an important duty on protected landscapes would sidestep consultation and disrespect parliament.

If changes are needed, the government should update its guidance, not tear up safeguards.

Is Labour about to put its historic link with National Parks at risk?

At last year’s Labour party conference the prime minister spoke about the beauty and wonder of the Lake District. Visitors to this year’s conference are greeted by six Labour history information bo…

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 8d

New briefing | How can the government improve food security, public health and growth at once? 🌱

Plant-based proteins have remained price-stable where meat has soared (beef is up 33%). With consumer demand there, the UK’s plant-based market now needs policy support to take off.

Full analysis 👇

Recipe for resilience: the benefits of a thriving plant-based protein sector in the UK

In this new analysis we show why the government should support growth in the plant-based meat sector, highlighting benefits for food security, public health, economic development and farming.

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 8d

The government is reportedly seeking to weaken the protected landscapes duty as part of its #BuildBabyBuild push. The problem? The duty isn't a blocker.

@ruthchambers.bsky.social on why the duty is so important and why removing it would be a mistake 👇

Is Labour about to put its historic link with National Parks at risk?

At last year’s Labour party conference the prime minister spoke about the beauty and wonder of the Lake District. Visitors to this year’s conference are greeted by six Labour history information bo…

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Ruth Chambers @ruthchambers.bsky.social · 8d

⚡Is Labour about to put its historic link with National Parks at risk? I hope not but it seems this is not an academic question.

👀 All eyes will be on the government amendments to the planning and infrastructure bill, expected mid October.

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Is Labour about to put its historic link with National Parks at risk?

At last year’s Labour party conference the prime minister spoke about the beauty and wonder of the Lake District. Visitors to this year’s conference are greeted by six Labour history information bo…

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 8d

Labour has a proud history of creating and protecting National Parks. Why risk undoing that legacy now?

✍️ @ruthchambers.bsky.social, senior fellow, writes on a worrying threat to protected landscapes in this blog:

Is Labour about to put its historic link with National Parks at risk?

At last year’s Labour party conference the prime minister spoke about the beauty and wonder of the Lake District. Visitors to this year’s conference are greeted by six Labour history information bo…

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 9d

“Lowering ambition on environmental policies would be a huge own goal for this government, as they offer a decent shot at creating economic growth, making people’s lives tangibly better and ensuring we pass on a planet our children want to live on,”
- @shaunspiers1.bsky.social in @theguardian.com.

Will Labour’s climate plan survive the squeeze of tight budgets and rightwing attacks?

As Donald Trump calls climate change a ‘con job’ and Reform UK weaponises net zero, Starmer faces pressure to hold the line on commitments

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 13d

With a new secretary of state at the helm of Defra, @drcolinchurch.bsky.social, CEO @iom3.bsky.social, asks:

👉 What changes might a new minister bring?
👉 What will this mean for England's long awaited Circular Economy Strategy?

Find out in the full blog ⤵️

The new secretary of state at Defra must keep the Circular Economy Strategy on track

This post is by Dr Colin Church, CEO of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, chair of Green Alliance’s Circular Economy Task Force and a member of the government’s Circular Economy Ta…

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 13d

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 | How can the government’s new climate plan deliver the carbon cuts needed alongside real benefits for people and the economy?

With the plan due very soon, we've set out five tests to help evaluate whether it'll be a success.

Full details 👉 green-alliance.org.uk/briefing/fiv...

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Ruth Chambers @ruthchambers.bsky.social · 12d

📚 There's a lot of critical environmental decisions piling up on ministers' desks.

🚀 None more so than the environmental improvement plan, which has stalled. Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds must get the new plan out the door and drive its implementation at pace.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · 13d

"The evidence is increasingly clear that making better use of resources has great potential to boost growth and support the innovative, futureproofed businesses of the future, as well as protect the environment."

Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 13d

With a new secretary of state at the helm of Defra, @drcolinchurch.bsky.social, CEO @iom3.bsky.social, asks:

👉 What changes might a new minister bring?
👉 What will this mean for England's long awaited Circular Economy Strategy?

Find out in the full blog ⤵️

The new secretary of state at Defra must keep the Circular Economy Strategy on track

This post is by Dr Colin Church, CEO of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, chair of Green Alliance’s Circular Economy Task Force and a member of the government’s Circular Economy Ta…

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 13d

With a new secretary of state at the helm of Defra, @drcolinchurch.bsky.social, CEO @iom3.bsky.social, asks:

👉 What changes might a new minister bring?
👉 What will this mean for England's long awaited Circular Economy Strategy?

Find out in the full blog ⤵️

The new secretary of state at Defra must keep the Circular Economy Strategy on track

This post is by Dr Colin Church, CEO of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, chair of Green Alliance’s Circular Economy Task Force and a member of the government’s Circular Economy Ta…

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 13d

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 | How can the government’s new climate plan deliver the carbon cuts needed alongside real benefits for people and the economy?

With the plan due very soon, we've set out five tests to help evaluate whether it'll be a success.

Full details 👉 green-alliance.org.uk/briefing/fiv...

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 13d

If the Bank is to achieve its own objectives, it’s imperative that it does more to support the transition to net-zero.

Find out how it should do the briefing: bit.ly/3IDIvVs

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The Bank of England is holding back the government’s economic missions: here’s how it should support green growth

Positive Money

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