Local Conservation

While a lot of campaigns are directed at understanding global climate issues, many of my constituents are equally worried about preserving the beautiful surrounding countryside in Northamptonshire. I work with local organisations on a handful of schemes which work to minimise waste, protect the landscape and improve air quality.

All of my policy responses are available on the side bar to left, and any ongoing campaigns will be tagged below.

Campaigns

The Environment

We are extremely lucky in Northamptonshire to be blessed with beautiful countryside which is home to diverse wildlife.

Wind Energy/Planning

Working to cut subsidies for wind farms and limit onshore wind farms are one of Chris' main policy focuses. He has made numerous speeches in Parliament on the topic and organized a letter to the Prime Minister signed by over 100 MPs calling for drastic cuts in on-shore wind farm subsidies. Chris has also worked to call attention to the problems created by wind farms for local residents including noise, visual intrusion and their effect on wildlife. He is working with a number of local communities, helping them to fight both wind-farm proposals and giving