Craig Bennett
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@CraigBennett3
CEO @WildlifeTrusts, previously CEO @friends_earth; Hon Prof @AllianceMBS, Assoc Fellow @HomertonCollege, Senior Assoc @cisl_cambridge, Judge @wainwrightprize
Recent reporting contains several inaccuracies around Natural England's role on Hinkley Point C. There has been no refusal, no ultimatum and no attempt to halt the project. Read how we're working with EDF to resolve outstanding issues: naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/03/hin…
Natural England is out of control. Nuclear is the most land dense clean energy using up to 3000 times LESS land than solar and wind. Nuclear is much better for habitats and the environment and yet our environment regs are blocking our ability to build it. Madness.
I think @NaturalEngland is just trying to implement the package of wildlife protection laws which have been adopted by successive parliaments, to be honest. Would you rather our public bodies ignore the law and the will of parliament?
This chart might look political, but it’s really about data science. The UK can rank great or poorly depending on the KPIs you choose. Our choice of data decides how we view reality.
No backwards steps for nature! We can't build homes or infrastructure because Tory cuts bled our planning system dry. Putting our Habitats Regulations through a shredder isn't the answer. I've tabled a Parliamentary Motion asking the Government to rethink its plans.
