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Debbie Tann MBE
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CEO Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Nature recovery, rewilding, nature-based solutions, systems change, advocacy & campaigning to reverse the climate & ecological crisis. ENDS Power List 2025.
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Nature at a Crossroads in the Lords

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Planning & Infrastructure Bill: Nature at a Crossroads in the Lords | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill progresses through the Lords, we highlight the issues that still remain with Part 3, what must change, and how to keep nature at the heart of decisions.
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BY ME at #HouseMagazine at #PoliticsHome

The #PlanningAndInfrastructureBill #PiB is a microcosm of where #Labour is getting it wrong...

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Don't blame the bats, Labour – you're not just damaging nature but your own poll rating too
It wasn't meant to be this way. Sixteen months on from winning a massive majority, off the back of a manifesto that promised 'to restore and protec...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
debbietann.bsky.social
If you’re not a member of the @greenparty.org.uk yet why not?

Fantastic interview from @zackpolanski.bsky.social showing just how sensible Green Party policies are - and what a brilliant leader Zack is 💚💪🌱 making hope normal again.
November 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all .

@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
November 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Hundreds of MPs and peers are already signed up to attend to hear from scientists , economists and security experts – is your MP attending ? Check now at nebriefing.org

#NEB2025 🇬🇧
National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
nebriefing.org
November 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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👉 Last chance to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Yes, I know, you may be sick of reading about this or feel you’ve already written to your MP several times or are running out of energy on this long running saga - BUT - please, for nature’s sake, write one more time. 1/3
November 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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LAST CHANCE to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Take action now

action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
Email your MP. Amendment 130 would make sure the new planning systems works for, not against nature.demand they keep amendment 130 in the Bill
It's now or never. This is the last chance to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Email your MP to keep amendment 130 in the Bill.
action.wildlifetrusts.org
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Please also report dead or sick birds to BirdTrack via www.birdtrack.net for monitoring purposes.

Please share this message far and wide with friends and birding communities. Thank you.
BirdTrack | BTO
About BirdTrackBirdTrack allows volunteers to store and manage their own personal bird records, and uses these to support species conservation at local, regional, national and international scales.
www.birdtrack.net
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for bird flu via the forms below ⬇️

📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/rep...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/.../daera-de....
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report
Report dead wild birds
How to report dead wild birds.
www.gov.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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btobirds.bsky.social
Worrying reports of bird flu (avian influenza) are coming in, including an outbreak in Whooper Swans in the Fens. Other waterbirds are also being affected, and cases are rising.

📷 Sick Whooper Swan by Kane Brides

#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
Whooper Swan sick with bird flu in a field, photograph by Kane Brides
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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The next few days are crucial - please contact your MP and ask them to keep vital nature protections.

It takes two minutes via our platform. More info and links:

sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/an-urge...

📷 Hazel Dormouse © Derek Middleton
Hazel Dormouse © Derek Middleton
November 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
debbietann.bsky.social
LAST CHANCE to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Take action now

action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
Email your MP. Amendment 130 would make sure the new planning systems works for, not against nature.demand they keep amendment 130 in the Bill
It's now or never. This is the last chance to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Email your MP to keep amendment 130 in the Bill.
action.wildlifetrusts.org
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
debbietann.bsky.social
👉 Last chance to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Yes, I know, you may be sick of reading about this or feel you’ve already written to your MP several times or are running out of energy on this long running saga - BUT - please, for nature’s sake, write one more time. 1/3
November 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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The #PlanningBill is in its final days in the Lords. This is the last real chance to make sure England’s planning system helps – not harms – nature. 🌿

We’re backing key amendments to put promises into law and secure nature’s place in planning.

🔗 wcl.org.uk/planning-and...
October 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Take action and help protect the wild and special places you love from being lost to the bulldozer 👇
October 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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89% of people around the world want their governments to act faster on the #climatecrisis

But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority

The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇

89percent.org/tell-us-your...

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Tell Us Your 89 Percent Story - The 89 Percent Project
89percent.org
October 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Great to feature on BBC Panorama tonight, exploring the complexity of the housing crisis. And, no, nature isn’t the biggest issue!

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis....
Panorama - The Race to Build 1.5 Million Homes
The government’s made a very big promise: to build 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029. Anita Rani and Justin Rowlatt travel the length of the country to find out if it can be done.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
debbietann.bsky.social
Great to feature on BBC Panorama tonight, exploring the complexity of the housing crisis. And, no, nature isn’t the biggest issue!

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis....
Panorama - The Race to Build 1.5 Million Homes
The government’s made a very big promise: to build 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029. Anita Rani and Justin Rowlatt travel the length of the country to find out if it can be done.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
debbietann.bsky.social
This what we’re up against. Our essential natural world (and us who wish to defend it) portrayed as traitors and blockers.

Oh MHCLG you’ve got this so wrong.

I’ll say it again NATURE IS NOT THE REASON FOR THE HOUSING CRISIS - fix what’s really wrong and stop blaming wildlife for your failures.
October 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Don’t want to gloat but 🙄
October 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Take action and help protect the wild and special places you love from being lost to the bulldozer 👇
October 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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debbietann.bsky.social
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Nature at a Crossroads in the Lords

www.hiwwt.org.uk/blog/debbie-...
Planning & Infrastructure Bill: Nature at a Crossroads in the Lords | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill progresses through the Lords, we highlight the issues that still remain with Part 3, what must change, and how to keep nature at the heart of decisions.
www.hiwwt.org.uk
October 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Make no mistake, this is a centralising Govt taking power&decision making away from people

And these shambolic amendments to #PlanningBill, tabled last minute, build on months of lies from #RachelReeves pathetically scapegoating nature for a struggling economy..

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nature groups rebuke Reeves for ‘cynical’ 11th-hour planning bill changes
Chancellor accused of removing environmental protections to win short-term growth and save her budget
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
debbietann.bsky.social
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Nature at a Crossroads in the Lords

www.hiwwt.org.uk/blog/debbie-...
Planning & Infrastructure Bill: Nature at a Crossroads in the Lords | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill progresses through the Lords, we highlight the issues that still remain with Part 3, what must change, and how to keep nature at the heart of decisions.
www.hiwwt.org.uk
October 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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We need to address the real underlying causes of biodiversity decline, which are disconnection from and domination over nature, increasing concentration of power and wealth, prioritisation of short-term, individual, and material gains.

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Transformative change to address biodiversity loss is urgent and possible
Transformative change for a just and sustainable world often appears overwhelming. This Perspective highlights the key messages from the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment and how everyone can be ...
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October 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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The planning and infrastructure bill being rammed through parliament is a full-spectrum assault on nature protection. Rushed out, without consultation or evidence, under an “urgent measures” procedure, usually reserved for defence or public health emergency.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Wage war on nature to build new homes: that’s Labour’s offer, but it’s a con trick | George Monbiot
The government’s new planning bill is tearing down environmental protections to benefit developers. This nation of nature lovers won’t stand for it, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:16 AM