General Election 2024 resources

Nightingale singing in tree

© Amy Lewis

2024

General Election

Get ready to speak up for nature

There will be a General Election on 4th July 2024 and it's crucial that nature's voice is heard. This General Election is incredibly important for wildlife and wild spaces across the UK, and beyond. The UK is already classified as one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries, and the incoming Government will be responsible for turning this around.

Now's your chance to send a very clear message to candidates of all parties that restoring nature, fighting climate change, supporting sustainable farming and giving more people access to green spaces must be top priorities for the next Government.

You can ensure nature is given the priority it deserves - whether you are a voter or a candidate, you've come to the right place! Find out all you need to know about The Wildlife Trusts' priorities and how you can act with nature in mind, below.

Protesting badger

© Wildlife Trusts

How are your Election candidates scoring for nature?

Have you met with, or heard from, local Election candidates? 

What did you think of their plans to tackle the state of nature - assuming they have plans? Are they aware of the threats to your local open spaces and prepared to defend them? Do you feel they understand how a healthy natural world supports a healthy economy and thriving society? 

Leave a satisfaction score for your local candidates today...

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Chiffchaff

© David Longshaw

Find a hustings event

With a general election on the horizon, have you thought about attending a hustings event? Local Wildlife Trusts are holding events in their area, look below to find one near you.

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Climate march COP26

Climate march Nottingham by Leanne Manchester

Local Intelligence Hub

Your starting point for local data about MPs, public opinion and the climate and nature movement. in your constituency. Brought to you by our friends at The Climate Coalition.  

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Urban red deer

Red deer ©Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

The Wildlife Trust's priorities for the next UK Government

The Wildlife Trusts are calling upon all political parties to commit to a plan to finally halt and reverse the decline in wildlife.

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Climate protest

© Callum Shaw

Restore Nature Now

Wildlife and climate campaigners unite in what could be the biggest ever march for nature. Members of the public are being encouraged to ‘unite for nature’ by joining a legal and family-friendly demonstration on the streets of central London on Saturday 22 June 2024.

Backed by a wide-range of nature, wildlife and climate groups and campaigners, including Chris Packham, the demonstration aims to be the biggest-ever gathering of nature and climate supporters in the UK.

The Restore Nature Now demonstration will bring thousands of people together to call on all political parties to take action to restore nature and tackle climate change in the UK, as one of the worst nations for nature loss.

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