Lib Dems propose three new national parks

Lib Dems propose three new national parks

The Chilterns, Mendips, Cotswolds and Quantocks have been named as possible locations.

Sir Ed Davey promises ‘very practical’ leadership by Lib Dems

‘I’ve been determined in my leadership that we didn’t mislead people about what is possible,’ Sir Ed Davey told the PA news agency.

Lib Dems promise new national parks in south and south-west England

Party proposes to spend £50m a year in creating and maintaining the protected areas

Liberal Democrats pledge to create three new national parks in England

The Chilterns in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire are listed as a possible location for the new parks, in addition to the Mendips and the Cotswolds.

Lib Dems pledge to create at least three new National Parks

Lib Dem manifesto to include plans for additional £50m of funding to help create new wave of National Parks