Tag #Swift Conservation

What are the immediate consequences of the Labour government's potential rejection of the swift brick amendment, and how will this impact the UK's dwindling swift population?

A proposed UK law mandating a £35 swift brick in new homes to aid endangered cavity-nesting birds faces opposition from the Labour government, despite prior support. This brick, already with a British Standard, would boost biodiversity with minimal cost. The government's hesitancy stems from concerns about voter perception and potential defections to the Reform party.