Thank you to all those constituents asking me to sign the Blue Belt Charter to help protect 4 million square kilometres of ocean around British overseas territories. Anyone who watched the fantastic Blue Planet II series by Sir David Attenborough cannot but have been moved to want to do more to preserve our precious marine life. The revelation that over 12 million tons of plastic make it into our oceans each year has spurred many people into action and as usual lobbying the MP is the first port of call.
The British Government actually has a good record here but it is large islands which have the greatest impact on polluting the seas. Working with world respected ambassadors such as Sir David to promote the cause we are in a strong position to bring about global change. It all starts with changing attitudes which is why educating our children is so important and why this is such an important issue for the eco-warriors of the EYE (ECO, Young & Engaged) Project I set up I the constituency 10 years ago.
