Greenpeace Official Announcement
It’s official: David Cameron today used the Queen’s Speech to launch his plan to change the law. He wants to rob us of our right to stop fracking firms drilling under our homes.
To do it, he’ll have to get the majority of MPs to vote for the plan. But lots of MPs are already unsure about fracking, especially in their own constituencies.
We’ve launched an emergency petition to MPs. If they hear from thousands of their voters that we want them to vote against David Cameron’s plan, they will start to understand what a backlash they could face.
https://secure.greenpeace.org.uk/fracking-law2
This morning, just before the Queen’s Speech, Greenpeace activists arrived at David Cameron’s very own home and set up a fracking site.
It’s already making news websites and getting the attention of MPs – but it’s voters they listen to most. So sign to add your voice:
https://secure.greenpeace.org.uk/fracking-law2
The fracking industry’s plans are on shaky ground. Just last week, Cuadrilla boss Francis Egan claimed that if firms like his aren’t allowed to drill under our homes without permission, fracking in the UK could grind to a halt [1].
I still can’t believe David Cameron is so happy to auction off Britain to the fossil fuel industry. But I know that when hundreds of thousands of us come together, politicians can only turn away for so long. From protecting forests, to defending the Arctic and our oceans, we’re strong when we work together!
https://secure.greenpeace.org.uk/fracking-law2
Thank you,
Richard and all of us at Greenpeace
PS: 74% of the British public are against David Cameron’s plan to allow companies to drill without permission [2]. So in the coming weeks, he’ll be going on a huge charm offensive, hoping to convince MPs. Sign the petition, and help push back: https://secure.greenpeace.org.uk/fracking-law2
Further info:
1. http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/business/industries/naturalresources/article4105221.ece
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