The solution to ‘broken Britain’ is staring Andy Burnham in the face | Politics | News

The calls of a fractured Britain grappling with high costs of living, a strained NHS and forgotten towns and cities will echo in Andy Burnham’s ears when he becomes Prime Minister.

His input tray will be overflowing with problems to solve and the realization of the need to literally “grow in every zip code.”

He has to look out the window as he boards the No. 10 train from Manchester and wonders where to start.

The fields, forests and rivers that fill the horizon are part of the solution.

Evidence shows that nature can play an important role in solving Britain’s problems.

More nature means long-term food security, clean water, improved public health and increased community pride.

The public of all political persuasions understands that Britain is grounded in the natural world; When it evolves, so do we.

Britain has many problems, but nature can help solve them.

As Andy Burnham catches the train south, he should take heart from the green solutions outside his window and remember how lives in Manchester are being improved with more nature.

Manchester mayor Burnham created the city’s first new park in a century, launched the annual Green Summit to bring new green jobs to the area, and set up a £4 million fund to bring nature to people.

Against Sir Keir Starmer’s record of scapegoating nature at every opportunity and falsely blaming bats and newts for lack of growth, can the new Prime Minister offer a glimmer of hope?

We cannot afford another prime minister who turns his back on wildlife and the British public who unanimously want wildlife to thrive in every corner of the UK.

If Mr Burnham is serious about solving the country’s problems, he needs to unlock nature’s potential to help grow growth in every postcode. By helping birds, bees and trees thrive in Britain, we can thrive with them.