Nick Clegg launches Liberal Democrat environment manifesto
The proposals include a £3.1bn green economic stimulus package, plans to slash energy use and improve energy efficiency, and a UK Infrastructure Bank to embed green investment for the long term. Commenting in the Guardian, Friends of the Earth executive director, Andy Atkins said: "They (The Liberal Democrats) have the most ambitious and integrated environmental commitments of the three main parties, with Labour and the Conservatives lagging behind."