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Leaders urged to take part in General Election debate on nature and climate

Would Prime Minister Rishi Sunak or Sir Keir Starmer commit to a debate on the environment and climate change?

Chris Brayford
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Adrian Ramsay, Green Party co-leader, said: "The climate and nature crisis is the defining issue of our time. I am calling on broadcasters to organise a climate debate so parties are held to account on the environment."  (Adrian Ramsay)
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Adrian Ramsay, Green Party co-leader, said: "The climate and nature crisis is the defining issue of our time. I am calling on broadcasters to organise a climate debate so parties are held to account on the environment." (Adrian Ramsay)

Political party leaders and broadcasters have been urged to commit to a General Election debate on one of the most 'defining issues' affecting farmers, people and the planet. Adrian Ramsay, co-leader...

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