King’s Speech 2023: hopes of a nutrient neutrality bill dashed

By Matilda Battersby 2023-11-07T12:32:00

Reports of no fresh legislation planned on nutrients issue confirmed

Fresh legislation to overhaul the nutrient pollution laws blamed for holding up the building of 150,000 homes was not included in today’s King’s Speech.

In his first speech as monarch, King Charles III today set out the government’s plans for the year ahead in Westminster.

While his speech contained measures to reform leaseholds and the private renting market, it also confirmed previous reports that the government has dropped plans to legislate on nutrient neutrality.

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