I’ve again written to @DefraGovUK asking when we’ll debate the Joint Intelligence Committee’s report on biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.
The UN warns Earth is being pushed beyond its limits. Will this Government finally act?
The UN warns Earth is being pushed beyond its limits. Will this Government finally act?
March 23, 2026 at 5:10 PM
I’ve again written to @DefraGovUK asking when we’ll debate the Joint Intelligence Committee’s report on biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.
The UN warns Earth is being pushed beyond its limits. Will this Government finally act?
The UN warns Earth is being pushed beyond its limits. Will this Government finally act?
On the day the National Audit Office confirms, @DefraGovUK
, @Ofwat and @envagency.bsky.social have ALL failed some things become blindingly transparent.
, @Ofwat and @envagency.bsky.social have ALL failed some things become blindingly transparent.
April 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
On the day the National Audit Office confirms, @DefraGovUK
, @Ofwat and @envagency.bsky.social have ALL failed some things become blindingly transparent.
, @Ofwat and @envagency.bsky.social have ALL failed some things become blindingly transparent.
I’ve called on @DefraGovUK to release the hen consultation results, and ban cages. Millions of UK caged hens can’t wait. Join the pressure. #EndTheCageAge
x.com/CharmaineSca...
x.com/CharmaineSca...
Charmaine Scammell💙 (@CharmaineScamm) on X
I’ve called on @DefraGovUK to release the hen consultation results, and ban cages. Millions of UK caged hens can’t wait. Join the pressure. #EndTheCageAge https://t.co/MUEpld4KgK
x.com
August 25, 2026 at 6:18 AM
I’ve called on @DefraGovUK to release the hen consultation results, and ban cages. Millions of UK caged hens can’t wait. Join the pressure. #EndTheCageAge
x.com/CharmaineSca...
x.com/CharmaineSca...
I see @DefraGovUK
's favourite lackey environment NGO has been appointed to the water commission's expert advisory group, oh and a former director of @thameswater
.
Well that'll all be alright then. Ho hum.
's favourite lackey environment NGO has been appointed to the water commission's expert advisory group, oh and a former director of @thameswater
.
Well that'll all be alright then. Ho hum.
January 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I see @DefraGovUK
's favourite lackey environment NGO has been appointed to the water commission's expert advisory group, oh and a former director of @thameswater
.
Well that'll all be alright then. Ho hum.
's favourite lackey environment NGO has been appointed to the water commission's expert advisory group, oh and a former director of @thameswater
.
Well that'll all be alright then. Ho hum.
Starting to hear reports of Avian Influenza hitting Whooper Swans. Please report all sightings of dead birds for possible testing. In 🏴, 🏴 & 🏴 contact DefraGovUK, in N Ireland Daera & in Republic of Ireland Dept of agriculture. Please also report to @birdtrack.bsky.social for monitoring
February 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Starting to hear reports of Avian Influenza hitting Whooper Swans. Please report all sightings of dead birds for possible testing. In 🏴, 🏴 & 🏴 contact DefraGovUK, in N Ireland Daera & in Republic of Ireland Dept of agriculture. Please also report to @birdtrack.bsky.social for monitoring
I see from the press release attached to the fake jail announcement this morning @DefraGovUK
are still pushing that old notion that "£104 billion of private sector investment has been secured to upgrade and build new water infrastructure across the country".
are still pushing that old notion that "£104 billion of private sector investment has been secured to upgrade and build new water infrastructure across the country".
April 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I see from the press release attached to the fake jail announcement this morning @DefraGovUK
are still pushing that old notion that "£104 billion of private sector investment has been secured to upgrade and build new water infrastructure across the country".
are still pushing that old notion that "£104 billion of private sector investment has been secured to upgrade and build new water infrastructure across the country".
Earlier this week, I wrote to the SoS for @DefraGovUK.
@animalaid.org.uk shows that the greyhound racing industry has continued to fail in its duty of care to the dogs it breeds, trains & races. In light of these failures, I've urged the Gov to consider the case for a phased ban on the sport.
@animalaid.org.uk shows that the greyhound racing industry has continued to fail in its duty of care to the dogs it breeds, trains & races. In light of these failures, I've urged the Gov to consider the case for a phased ban on the sport.
March 18, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Earlier this week, I wrote to the SoS for @DefraGovUK.
@animalaid.org.uk shows that the greyhound racing industry has continued to fail in its duty of care to the dogs it breeds, trains & races. In light of these failures, I've urged the Gov to consider the case for a phased ban on the sport.
@animalaid.org.uk shows that the greyhound racing industry has continued to fail in its duty of care to the dogs it breeds, trains & races. In light of these failures, I've urged the Gov to consider the case for a phased ban on the sport.
Over HALF A MILLION people are saying NO to plastic pollution. Will the government listen and step up?
Today we went to @DefraGovUK HQ to hand in our 500,040-strong petition for a #GlobalPlasticsTreaty.
Next stop: the United Nations 💪
Today we went to @DefraGovUK HQ to hand in our 500,040-strong petition for a #GlobalPlasticsTreaty.
Next stop: the United Nations 💪
November 20, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Over HALF A MILLION people are saying NO to plastic pollution. Will the government listen and step up?
Today we went to @DefraGovUK HQ to hand in our 500,040-strong petition for a #GlobalPlasticsTreaty.
Next stop: the United Nations 💪
Today we went to @DefraGovUK HQ to hand in our 500,040-strong petition for a #GlobalPlasticsTreaty.
Next stop: the United Nations 💪
It's funny how, because the new Cabinet mostly can't stop smiling, it results in videos like this, where the content is all 'I met the water companies and I read them the Riot Act' but the eyes are all 'I'm a Secretary of State!!!' twitter.com/DefraGovUK/s...
twitter.com
July 11, 2024 at 3:13 PM
It's funny how, because the new Cabinet mostly can't stop smiling, it results in videos like this, where the content is all 'I met the water companies and I read them the Riot Act' but the eyes are all 'I'm a Secretary of State!!!' twitter.com/DefraGovUK/s...
In this table,you can find parameters for estimated emission per mode of travel.Emissions per passenger/km are based on estimates by
@ Atmosfair for air travel, @ CarbonAcademy for overland travel, and @ DefraGovUK for ferry travel. See all computations here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... 8/
@ Atmosfair for air travel, @ CarbonAcademy for overland travel, and @ DefraGovUK for ferry travel. See all computations here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... 8/
October 22, 2023 at 1:13 AM
In this table,you can find parameters for estimated emission per mode of travel.Emissions per passenger/km are based on estimates by
@ Atmosfair for air travel, @ CarbonAcademy for overland travel, and @ DefraGovUK for ferry travel. See all computations here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... 8/
@ Atmosfair for air travel, @ CarbonAcademy for overland travel, and @ DefraGovUK for ferry travel. See all computations here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... 8/
Without adequate funding the entire #canalsandrivers network is at risk. #FundBritainsWaterways has been campaigning for @DefraGovUK to increase expenditure & safeguard our #waterways future. #UKCanals #narrowboaters
m.youtube.com/watch?si=3OY...
m.youtube.com/watch?si=3OY...
Llangollen Canal has Breached
YouTube video by Court Above The Cut
m.youtube.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Without adequate funding the entire #canalsandrivers network is at risk. #FundBritainsWaterways has been campaigning for @DefraGovUK to increase expenditure & safeguard our #waterways future. #UKCanals #narrowboaters
m.youtube.com/watch?si=3OY...
m.youtube.com/watch?si=3OY...
We had another participant on our weekly @DefraGovUK deep sea project teams call this morning 🐿️
October 23, 2023 at 9:21 AM
We had another participant on our weekly @DefraGovUK deep sea project teams call this morning 🐿️
Welcoming news from #DefraGovUK today. 👏
Almost all of the UK's peatlands are degraded. Protecting our uplands is a great first step for storing carbon, restoring nature, and reducing flood risk. 💧
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Almost all of the UK's peatlands are degraded. Protecting our uplands is a great first step for storing carbon, restoring nature, and reducing flood risk. 💧
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Burning on England’s deep peat banned
New rules come into force from 30 September in order to restore habitats and reduce flooding
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Welcoming news from #DefraGovUK today. 👏
Almost all of the UK's peatlands are degraded. Protecting our uplands is a great first step for storing carbon, restoring nature, and reducing flood risk. 💧
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Almost all of the UK's peatlands are degraded. Protecting our uplands is a great first step for storing carbon, restoring nature, and reducing flood risk. 💧
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Anticipating the @DefraGovUK Secretary Steve Reed's speech on Thursday in Oxford, we need strong leadership, long term and a coherent vision for sustainable farming and food. @nathannelson.bsky.social conferences #OFC25 and #ORFC25.
#agroecology #NatureFriendlyFarming bsky.app/profile/did:...
#agroecology #NatureFriendlyFarming bsky.app/profile/did:...
Im on @BBCFarmingToday talking to @charlottebsmith about why more investment - public, private, in advice and training (and supply chain regs too) needed for farmers to run viable, nature friendly and climate adapted farms and provide us with food..
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
BBC Sounds - Farming Today - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Farming Today on BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Anticipating the @DefraGovUK Secretary Steve Reed's speech on Thursday in Oxford, we need strong leadership, long term and a coherent vision for sustainable farming and food. @nathannelson.bsky.social conferences #OFC25 and #ORFC25.
#agroecology #NatureFriendlyFarming bsky.app/profile/did:...
#agroecology #NatureFriendlyFarming bsky.app/profile/did:...
Expect decision of @DefraGovUK minister next week on
banned, bee toxic insecticide, #neonicotinoids
derrogation request by @BritishSugar @NFUSugar
If refused, finally, then sugar beet farmers need decent price for growing without. Sign & share petition action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/142500/...
banned, bee toxic insecticide, #neonicotinoids
derrogation request by @BritishSugar @NFUSugar
If refused, finally, then sugar beet farmers need decent price for growing without. Sign & share petition action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/142500/...
Back Nature-Friendly Beet Farmers!
I believe #NatureFriendlyFarming is key to a #wilderfuture Sign the petition!
action.wildlifetrusts.org
January 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Expect decision of @DefraGovUK minister next week on
banned, bee toxic insecticide, #neonicotinoids
derrogation request by @BritishSugar @NFUSugar
If refused, finally, then sugar beet farmers need decent price for growing without. Sign & share petition action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/142500/...
banned, bee toxic insecticide, #neonicotinoids
derrogation request by @BritishSugar @NFUSugar
If refused, finally, then sugar beet farmers need decent price for growing without. Sign & share petition action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/142500/...
Join our national monitoring project and help expand a network of pheromone traps to improve understanding of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus.
👉 Sign up: ow.ly/4uIC50XtyqM
@forestrycommission.bsky.social @sylva.org.uk #DefraGovUK #WoodlandManagement #TreeHealth
👉 Sign up: ow.ly/4uIC50XtyqM
@forestrycommission.bsky.social @sylva.org.uk #DefraGovUK #WoodlandManagement #TreeHealth
December 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Join our national monitoring project and help expand a network of pheromone traps to improve understanding of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus.
👉 Sign up: ow.ly/4uIC50XtyqM
@forestrycommission.bsky.social @sylva.org.uk #DefraGovUK #WoodlandManagement #TreeHealth
👉 Sign up: ow.ly/4uIC50XtyqM
@forestrycommission.bsky.social @sylva.org.uk #DefraGovUK #WoodlandManagement #TreeHealth
At least the BBC is reporting on bird flu -
More than 10,000 birds are to be killed after bird flu was confirmed...
Cases of avian influenza were found at a commercial poultry site near #Penrith in Cumbria, .@DefraGovUK said.
#H5N1 😷
#vegan
👇🏼
bbc.com/news/article...
More than 10,000 birds are to be killed after bird flu was confirmed...
Cases of avian influenza were found at a commercial poultry site near #Penrith in Cumbria, .@DefraGovUK said.
#H5N1 😷
#vegan
👇🏼
bbc.com/news/article...
Penrith Bird flu discovery leads to 10,000 birds culled
More than 10,000 poultry are to be culled at a commercial site near Penrith, Cumbria.
bbc.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
At least the BBC is reporting on bird flu -
More than 10,000 birds are to be killed after bird flu was confirmed...
Cases of avian influenza were found at a commercial poultry site near #Penrith in Cumbria, .@DefraGovUK said.
#H5N1 😷
#vegan
👇🏼
bbc.com/news/article...
More than 10,000 birds are to be killed after bird flu was confirmed...
Cases of avian influenza were found at a commercial poultry site near #Penrith in Cumbria, .@DefraGovUK said.
#H5N1 😷
#vegan
👇🏼
bbc.com/news/article...
Petition: Don’t abandon the Chalk Stream recovery pack petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7113…
With support from @DefraGovUK good work was undertaken by a group of experts to create a Chalk Stream Recovery pack which was shelved by Government in 2024. It is still need to protect Chalk Streams.
With support from @DefraGovUK good work was undertaken by a group of experts to create a Chalk Stream Recovery pack which was shelved by Government in 2024. It is still need to protect Chalk Streams.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7113…
March 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Petition: Don’t abandon the Chalk Stream recovery pack petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7113…
With support from @DefraGovUK good work was undertaken by a group of experts to create a Chalk Stream Recovery pack which was shelved by Government in 2024. It is still need to protect Chalk Streams.
With support from @DefraGovUK good work was undertaken by a group of experts to create a Chalk Stream Recovery pack which was shelved by Government in 2024. It is still need to protect Chalk Streams.
A prime example of exactly how @DefraGovUK
@Ofwat
and @EnvAgency
have failed both customers and the environment.
The River Ver is a chalk stream, 1 of only 225 in the entire world yet @thameswater.bsky.social
has being dumping sewage into it for a total of 3,000 hours, this year alone.
@Ofwat
and @EnvAgency
have failed both customers and the environment.
The River Ver is a chalk stream, 1 of only 225 in the entire world yet @thameswater.bsky.social
has being dumping sewage into it for a total of 3,000 hours, this year alone.
December 18, 2024 at 11:06 AM
A prime example of exactly how @DefraGovUK
@Ofwat
and @EnvAgency
have failed both customers and the environment.
The River Ver is a chalk stream, 1 of only 225 in the entire world yet @thameswater.bsky.social
has being dumping sewage into it for a total of 3,000 hours, this year alone.
@Ofwat
and @EnvAgency
have failed both customers and the environment.
The River Ver is a chalk stream, 1 of only 225 in the entire world yet @thameswater.bsky.social
has being dumping sewage into it for a total of 3,000 hours, this year alone.
Remember those new environmental schemes govt launched to replace EU farm subsidies?
Well @DefraGovUK just unexpectedly shut the main scheme to new applicants leaving many farms in the lurch 👇
Thought farmers couldn't get any angrier? Think again... www.gov.uk/government/n...
Well @DefraGovUK just unexpectedly shut the main scheme to new applicants leaving many farms in the lurch 👇
Thought farmers couldn't get any angrier? Think again... www.gov.uk/government/n...
Record farmers in SFI schemes as government successfully allocates sustainable farming budget
More than 50,000 farm businesses are benefitting from farming schemes and more money is being spent through the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) than ever
www.gov.uk
March 12, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Remember those new environmental schemes govt launched to replace EU farm subsidies?
Well @DefraGovUK just unexpectedly shut the main scheme to new applicants leaving many farms in the lurch 👇
Thought farmers couldn't get any angrier? Think again... www.gov.uk/government/n...
Well @DefraGovUK just unexpectedly shut the main scheme to new applicants leaving many farms in the lurch 👇
Thought farmers couldn't get any angrier? Think again... www.gov.uk/government/n...
Great news! The UK Government has announced plans to ban bottom trawling in more vulnerable marine habitats aim to protect important and rare underwater life.
🌊🐟🦈🐡🐠🪼🤿💙💙
👏👏Well done @SteveReedMP @DefraGovUK
www.gov.uk/government/n...
🌊🐟🦈🐡🐠🪼🤿💙💙
👏👏Well done @SteveReedMP @DefraGovUK
www.gov.uk/government/n...
June 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Great news! The UK Government has announced plans to ban bottom trawling in more vulnerable marine habitats aim to protect important and rare underwater life.
🌊🐟🦈🐡🐠🪼🤿💙💙
👏👏Well done @SteveReedMP @DefraGovUK
www.gov.uk/government/n...
🌊🐟🦈🐡🐠🪼🤿💙💙
👏👏Well done @SteveReedMP @DefraGovUK
www.gov.uk/government/n...
We live on a blue planet. Healthy oceans are vital to our survival. But they are in deep trouble.
On world ocean's day, it's great see the Observer campaigning on its front page.
Banning bottom trawling in UK marine reserves will help restore our seas. @SteveReedMP @DefraGovUK
On world ocean's day, it's great see the Observer campaigning on its front page.
Banning bottom trawling in UK marine reserves will help restore our seas. @SteveReedMP @DefraGovUK
June 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We live on a blue planet. Healthy oceans are vital to our survival. But they are in deep trouble.
On world ocean's day, it's great see the Observer campaigning on its front page.
Banning bottom trawling in UK marine reserves will help restore our seas. @SteveReedMP @DefraGovUK
On world ocean's day, it's great see the Observer campaigning on its front page.
Banning bottom trawling in UK marine reserves will help restore our seas. @SteveReedMP @DefraGovUK
Welcome to the back benches!
Rishi Sunak fails to catch the Speakers' eye whilst trying to ask a question on food security at @DefraGovUK questions.
It does him credit that he is here (trying to) make the case for his constituents nonetheless.
Rishi Sunak fails to catch the Speakers' eye whilst trying to ask a question on food security at @DefraGovUK questions.
It does him credit that he is here (trying to) make the case for his constituents nonetheless.
November 14, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Welcome to the back benches!
Rishi Sunak fails to catch the Speakers' eye whilst trying to ask a question on food security at @DefraGovUK questions.
It does him credit that he is here (trying to) make the case for his constituents nonetheless.
Rishi Sunak fails to catch the Speakers' eye whilst trying to ask a question on food security at @DefraGovUK questions.
It does him credit that he is here (trying to) make the case for his constituents nonetheless.
Like many people, I know the joy animals bring to our lives. My two cats, Cookie and Sprinkles remind me daily why animal welfare matters.
That's why I'm proud to support the new Animal Welfare Strategy launched by @DefraGovUK.
That's why I'm proud to support the new Animal Welfare Strategy launched by @DefraGovUK.
January 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Like many people, I know the joy animals bring to our lives. My two cats, Cookie and Sprinkles remind me daily why animal welfare matters.
That's why I'm proud to support the new Animal Welfare Strategy launched by @DefraGovUK.
That's why I'm proud to support the new Animal Welfare Strategy launched by @DefraGovUK.
Today is the November WeBS Core Count! Remember to look out for any sick or dying birds and report these in the Core Count form and to DEFRA for possible testing. in England, Wales & Scotland, contact @DefraGovUK , in Northern Ireland contact @daera_ni
& in ROI @agriculture_ie
& in ROI @agriculture_ie
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Today is the November WeBS Core Count! Remember to look out for any sick or dying birds and report these in the Core Count form and to DEFRA for possible testing. in England, Wales & Scotland, contact @DefraGovUK , in Northern Ireland contact @daera_ni
& in ROI @agriculture_ie
& in ROI @agriculture_ie