King’s Speech is ‘disappointing ducking’ of what Sussex needs

Charity says plans are a missed opportunity to tackle cost of living, climate and nature crises.

A Sussex charity says law-making plans outlined in today’s Kings Speech fail to address major threats to the historic county.

CPRE Sussex says action is needed to tackle cost-of-living, climate and nature crises.

Instead, the Government plans to introduce climate-damaging oil and gas licensing that will do nothing to tackle sky-high energy bills.

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