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02 May 2001
Green Challenge to Other Parties
Friends of the Earth today congratulated the Liberal Democrats for producing a comprehensive set of environmental policies ahead of the forthcoming General Election.The environmental campaigners have challenged the Labour and Conservative parties to follow suit.
Charles Secrett, Executive Director of Friends of the Earth said:
“This is the strongest set of environmental policies produced by any of the three main parties. We now challenge Labour and the Conservatives to show a similar commitment to putting environmental issues at the heart of the election campaign.
“Although the Labour Government has taken some positive steps in the right direction, there is still much more that they should be doing to safeguard the environment. And the Conservatives commitment to green issues can be seen by the failure of William Hague to raise green issues in his pre-election campaigning.”
Friends of the Earth is challenging all politicians standing in the General Election to adopt 5 key green targets to deliver a cleaner, safer world. These cover waste, transport, food,climate change and greening business. Details can be found atwww.foe.co.uk/campaigns_election/
FOE has produced a set of briefings ahead of the General Election on the environment.
Contact details:
Friends of the Earth
26-28 Underwood St.
LONDON
N1 7JQ
Tel: 020 7490 1555
Fax: 020 7490 0881
Web: www.foe.co.uk/feedback.html
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