Energy & Climate
Climate and Nature Bill returns
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall calls on PM to ‘get a grip’ on climate and nature inaction.
7 July 2025
Today (09 July), thousands of people from every nation and region across the UK will travel to Westminster in the biggest mass lobby of the decade, calling on their MPs to take urgent action to protect communities, restore nature and secure a safer future for everyone.
Over 5,000 people are expected to meet with over 300 MPs in a striking display of democratic action.
Organised by The Climate Coalition, a network of over 120 leading UK organisations representing more than 22 million people, the public mobilisation comes amid growing concern about the UK’s preparedness for climate impacts, following flooding and heatwaves already this year.
‘Right across the UK, people are stepping up to protect the things they love — from clean air and green spaces to secure jobs and warm homes. Today thousands are coming to Westminster with a simple message for their MPs: the time for bold leadership is now. This is one of the biggest democratic moments for climate and nature in years — and a chance to show that acting for our future is not just popular, it’s essential.’
HELEN MEECH
Executive director, The Climate Coalition
This rising wave of public demand for action has culminated in thousands of people coming to meet their MPs.
People from all walks of life – from parents and pensioners to farmers, doctors, teachers, faith leaders, youth campaigners and children – will present a striking display of the depth of public concern and resolve, with a clear demand for real action.
Citizens will be asking MPs to back urgent action by committing to deliver vital funding to communities hit hardest by climate change; restore nature to create a safer and healthier future and back UK jobs to secure a greener, fairer future for all.
‘Young people have been sounding the alarm for years — but we shouldn’t have to do this alone. Climate and nature breakdown is already hitting communities across the UK and around the world, and it’s the most marginalised who are paying the highest price. On 9th July, we’re bringing our voices to Westminster to demand real action. This is a moment for MPs to listen, to lead, and to stand up for a future where everyone — and every species — can thrive.’
DR MYA-ROSE CRAIG D.SC. H.C.
Founder & President, Black2Nature
New polling reveals that people want MPs to take bold action on climate change to protect their families, communities and future generations from the impacts of climate change on people and nature.
75% are concerned about the impact of climate change on the UK, 65% on their families, 69% on the impact on the most vulnerable and hardest hit communities globally and 81% are worried about future generations (their children and grandchildren).
65% believe it is the government and global institutions that should be taking the lead, but only 22% think the UK government is currently doing enough.
‘In the global South, from 2030 to 2050, the climate crisis is expected to precipitate an additional quarter of a million deaths a year linked to undernutrition, malaria, diarrhoea and heat stress. An additional 2 million lives could be lost in Europe cities by 2099. MPs need to think of our communities and children and help reform a system where the interests of the corporations, the billionaires and oligarchs prevail.
‘The UK must fairly cut emissions and provide vital financial contributions to help communities at home and abroad who are suffering the worst impacts of the climate breakdown, despite doing the least to cause it. A more equal and sustainable world is possible. But it will require our leaders to take tangible steps on the climate emergency to ensure we have a planet where everyone can actually survive, regardless of their wealth.’
HALIMA BEGUM
Chief executive of Oxfam GB
One year on from its General Election win, the Labour government is being called upon to deliver on its manifesto promises to be ambitious and bold on climate and nature policy:
63% think their local MP needs to support action to protect people and nature in their local community from the effects of climate change (rising to 74% of Labour voters)
The majority (56%) think that their local MP needs to support measures to reach the UK’s target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 (rising to 78% of Labour voters).
Ahead of the Mass Lobby, The People’s Picture lit up the white cliffs of Dover to provide a visual symbol of the scale of public support, illuminated with a giant mosaic green heart, created from more than 1,500 photos submitted by people across the UK.
The People’s Picture captures what people love and want to protect, from family and food to forests and faith.
Projected on one of Britain’s most iconic natural landmarks visibly impacted by climate change, the image represents the breadth, unity and hope of a country ready for change.
‘As an artist, I believe that uniting people through a work of art made from their photos and messages of love and kindness is one of the most powerful and emotional ways to highlight the climate crisis. I hope this effort will inspire and influence those in power to take meaningful action—something art has always had the potential to do. I feel a strong drive to shape The People’s Picture in a way that reflects my own values and those closest to me: my mother’s unwavering dedication to nature and the communities that protect it, my daughter’s future in an increasingly uncertain world, and the natural environment that gives me solace in difficult times.’
HELEN MARSHALL
Artist of The People’s Picture
Leading lights from the entertainment, food, literary and sporting worlds have joined people from across the UK to demand bold action for people, climate and nature.
The project has attracted widespread high-profile support, including from actors Adjoa Andoh, Adrian Lester, Aggy K. Adams, Amanda Abbington, Bella Ramsey, Bonnie Wright, Brian Cox, David Gyasi, David Harewood, Fehinti Balogun, Matthew Rhys and Stephen Fry.
Broadcasters Amanda Lamb, Ben Fogle, Jim Chapman, Kate Lawler and Konnie Huq are also supporting the campaign, alongside comedians Nish Kumar, Shazia Mirza and Stuart Goldsmith.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Ken Hom, Ben Okri, Hollie McNish, Isabella Tree, Mark Haddon, Dan Bentley, Tom Davies, Dominique Palmer, Laura Young and Satish Kumar are also calling for action.
This is a moment for political courage. The message from constituents is clear: lead the transition to a greener, fairer UK – now, before it’s too late.
‘The UK’s natural and cultural heritage is something we should all treasure. But right now, those buildings, landscapes, wildlife and collections that mean so much to so many people are under serious threat from the effects of a rapidly heating climate. It is part of the National Trust’s job to help change that. So we’re joining thousands of others on 9th July to tell our MPs: now is the time for decisive action. A year ago, this Government was elected with a mandate, and a legal obligation, to put nature into recovery and protect the next generation from climate change. After more record-breaking temperatures this spring, we need our politicians to heed these alarms, show they are listening to the British public, and fully deliver on their promises.’
HILARY MCGRADY
Director-general of the National Trust
The Act Now, Change Forever Mass Lobby asks politicians to step up, and to be united with their constituents by hope and determination to build something better.
It is time for political courage and for MPs to stand with their constituents, to act for future generations and to lead the transition to a greener, fairer, more resilient UK.
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