Monthly Archives: September 2019

Climate Action, food and farming: a seismic shift for the NFU?

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Miles King

Regular readers of this blog will be familiar with my critical views on the National Farmers Union, the NFU – over the years. So be prepared for a shock, brace yourselves and read on. Or stop now if your cognitive … Continue reading →

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Brexit Coups, Communism and Civil Assistance; some history.

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Miles King

It feels like things are coming to a head. Talk of a coup may be overblown, but the Prime Minister has indicated that he may refuse to abide by an Act of Parliament – you know, the one that will … Continue reading →

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Another top wildlife site trashed – landowner given paltry fine and let off costs

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Miles King

News has been dripping out, about a significant incident of damage to an SSSI in North Yorkshire. The first we heard was on 21st August, when Defra announced a successful prosecution of a SSSI owner in North Yorkshire. The owner … Continue reading →

Posted in Natural England, SSSis, Uncategorized, wildlife crime | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments