Press release

The mine was originally given the go ahead by then Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove, in December 2022

Rachel Reeves reaffirmed her party's commitment to "get Britain building again"

Protecting and restoring depleted nature must be central to new government's plans

Historic opportunity to deliver strong green policies to improve lives and protect the planet for future generations

It's been "an enormous privilege to lead Friends of the Earth over the last four and a half years"

Fourteen years of dither, delay and retreat on environment must end

However Labour's plans fall short on funding commitments, with the Green Party and Lib Dems easily topping the rankings

Groundbreaking judgment could have profound implications for new fossil fuel projects, including Cumbrian coal mine and North Sea oil and gas fields.

Court decision protects Northern Ireland coastline, marine life and environment

Successful legal challenge could make it much harder for new UK fossil fuel developments to go ahead