FROM PROTECT THE WILD WHO SAY THIS IS URGENT — WE NEED AN MP TO OBJECT

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more This is urgent. Please act on this. We have a matter of hours to defend protest rights in this country ROB POWNALL JAN 6 READ IN APP Hello. I am sending this late because what is about to happen tomorrow morning is genuinely alarming. On Wednesday 7 January, the Government is attempting to push through new protest restrictions in Parliament without a vote. Unless MPs actively object, these regulations could become law by default. No vote. No proper scrutiny. No accountability. This is not hypothetical. This is happening today if you’re reading this in the morning. The Government has laid new regulations under the Public Order Act that would classify the “life sciences” sector, including animal testing facilities, as key national infrastructure. That single move unlocks sweeping new police powers to restrict protests, seek injunctions, and criminalise peaceful assembly. The wording is extremely broad. While many people understandably oppose animal testing, this goes far beyond that issue. These powers could be used against peaceful demonstrations, trade union activity, environmental protests, and community action near a wide range of sites. TAKE ACTION NOW What makes this even more troubling is how it is being done. These changes are being pushed through using secondary legislation. There was no public consultation. The Government’s own explanatory memorandum admits there is no monetised public benefit and that the regulations carry a negative net social value. At committee stage, multiple MPs raised serious concerns and the debate ran far longer than is normal for delegated legislation. That alone should ring alarm bells. Because this is a draft affirmative statutory instrument, it cannot become law unless the House of Commons approves it. But here is the crucial point. If no MP objects when it is brought before the House, it can pass without a vote. That is why tomorrow matters so much. MPs must stand up and shout “Object”. That single word forces proper debate and a formal vote. Without it, these regulations could quietly slip through. We urgently need MPs to hear from thousands of constituents today. Please take two minutes this morning to act. Sign the petition and contact your MP immediately. Ask them to object today. Ask them to confirm how they intend to vote. Even if you have already contacted your MP, please do it again. This is time critical and numbers really matter. TAKE ACTION NOW This is about more than one issue. It is about whether the Government can expand state power, restrict protest, and bypass Parliament unless people push back. Today, the only people who can stop this are MPs. And the only way they will act is if their inboxes are full. Please act now. Please share this with anyone who cares about the right to peaceful protest. Thank you for standing up when it truly matters. Rob TAKE ACTION NOW SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing

FROM PROTECT THE WILD — WILL DISSENT MEAN PRISON

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Standing With a Sign Shouldn’t Mean Prison: Why We Took Action Yesterday ROB POWNALL JAN 6 READ IN APP Yesterday, campaigners from Protect the Wild, Animal Rising, and members of the public came together in London for a Day of Action against the government’s attempt to quietly expand anti-protest powers under the Public Order Act. We gathered outside the Home Office with one clear demand: withdraw the proposal to classify animal testing facilities as “key national infrastructure.” If pushed through, this change could mean that simply standing peacefully with a sign outside an animal testing facility is treated as a national security threat, carrying the risk of up to a year in prison. This action did not happen in isolation. It came off the back of an extraordinary public response: 5,000+ people emailing the Home Secretary in the last 48 hours Hundreds of handwritten postcards sent Almost 20,000 people emailing their MP More than 7,000 emails sent to members of the House of Lords Yesterday was about making that opposition visible and impossible to ignore. Shut out of the Home Office At 11am, representatives from Protect the Wild and Animal Rising attempted to formally hand in an open letter to the Home Secretary, urging the government to withdraw the proposal. We were refused. Despite the scale of public concern, campaigners were told the letter could not be accepted because we did not have a named contact inside the building. That refusal spoke volumes. A government willing to rush through sweeping new protest restrictions, but unwilling to even accept a letter expressing peaceful opposition, is not acting in the spirit of democratic accountability. Taking the message to Parliament After being turned away from the Home Office, we headed to Parliament to take the message directly to MPs. Campaigners engaged MPs through green carding, making sure concerns about the proposal were raised face-to-face, not buried in committee papers or brushed aside as a technicality. “This line must not be crossed” “This proposal isn’t just about animal testing. It’s about whether peaceful dissent against controversial industries can be quietly redefined as a threat. Today showed just how many people are deeply concerned about the direction this government is taking. People came together to say clearly that this line must not be crossed.” Throughout the Day of Action, participants stressed that peaceful protest against animal testing has a long and legitimate history in the UK, rooted in ethical, scientific, and moral objections, and that existing laws already give authorities sufficient powers to address genuine public safety concerns. What this proposal would do instead is chill free expression, silence ethical opposition, and set a dangerous precedent for future protest movements. Claudia from Animal Rising spoke out: This is far from over Protect the Wild thanks everyone who came to London, wrote postcards, sent emails, contacted MPs and Lords, and helped turn private concern into public pressure. Yesterday sent a clear message: people are watching, people are organising, and people will not accept the steady erosion of the right to peaceful protest. The government may be trying to push this through quietly but it will not go unchallenged. Support Protect the Wild with a small monthly donation We only ask for a few pounds a month because our strength isn’t big donors or hidden backers. It’s thousands of ordinary people chipping in small amounts. Together, that becomes unstoppable. Your support powers everything we do to defend British wildlife: undercover investigations, hard-hitting animations, fearless journalism, detailed reports, equipment and mental health support for activists, protests, and pressure campaigns that hold the powerful to account. Our goal is 100 new monthly supporters. We’re currently at 55 Support Protect the Wild SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing

FROM PLANTLIFE — ALL THE THINGS WE CN DO

Things you can do for nature in 2026 View this email in your browser Plantlife logo - The global voice for wild plants and fungi Happy New Year John! This time of year is the perfect time to look ahead and think about what changes you can make – and for many of us it will start with a list of resolutions. So how about some resolutions for nature? In the last year, we've brought species back from the brink of extinction, protected habitats and encouraged thousands to let their lawns grow wild for nature. And the good news is, everyone can help. However you want to get involved, we've got ideas for everyone to help wild plants and fungi in 2026. 6 ways to help nature in 2026 Here's some of our favourite ways you can get involved John. Handshake Volunteer - within the world of conservation there are many ways to volunteer your time from opportunities out in the field or from home. Magnifying glass right Become a citizen scientist - from our annual Waxcap Watch campaign to the National Plant Monitoring Scheme, there's opportunities for everyone, and you don't need to be a botanist or a mycologist to get started! Flower Take care of nature from home - go peat free, leave your lawn to grow wild for nature or sow native wildflower seeds to give a boost to pollinators. Deciduous tree Spend time connecting to nature - get outside and marvel at the magic of nature in winter. Download one of our spotter sheets and head for a wild walk or stay cosy inside and spend a virtual minute in a meadow with one of our YouTube videos. Support Stand-up for nature - from calling on politicians to make changes at government level to protect plants and fungi, to being aware of the species in your area and helping to record them – you can make a stand. House building Team up and get your community involved - one way to share the love of nature is to start a community meadow. Explore how you can help nature Whether you’re a landowner or someone without a garden – there are ways for everyone to help nature in 2026. And nature needs our help now more than ever. Another way you can make a difference, is to make a donation - when you donate to us, you give plants and fungi a voice. You help save rare and threatened species, and protect important habitats for plants and nature across the UK and globally. Find out more and support our work here. Thank you. Charley Plantlife Nature Editor Follow Plantlife on: Instagram Instagram Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter YouTube YouTube LinkedIn LinkedIn Website Website Copyright © Plantlife All rights reserved. Plantlife International is a charitable company limited by guarantee. Registered Charity in England and Wales (1059559) & Scotland, (SC038951) Registered Company in England and Wales (3166339) Registered Office: Brewery House,36 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2AP, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1722 342730 enquiries@plantlife.org.uk www.plantlife.org.uk Plantlife respects your privacy. You can read more about how and why we use your personal data at www.plantlife.org.uk/privacy-notice Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

THIS IS WHAT PROTECT THE WILD HAVE PLANNED FOR 2026

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more A New Year's Day email you'll want to open 2026 is going to be the biggest year yet for Protect the Wild. PROTECT THE WILD JAN 1 READ IN APP I’ll get straight to it. 2026 is going to be the biggest year yet for Protect the Wild. We will be: Pushing for a proper ban on hunting with hounds, and making sure supporters are ready to respond in force to the upcoming public consultation. Challenging the Guga Hunt, including organising a protest outside the Scottish Parliament. Releasing 20 hard-hitting animated films that expose and explain a wide range of issues affecting wildlife. Taking on the so-called “pest control” industry through the largest-ever research project into how public money is spent on wildlife killing. Fighting to completely end the Badger cull and push the govt to scrap the final licence and end the Badger blame game Launching a national campaign against bird netting, in partnership with Humane Wildlife Solutions. Reaching millions of people every month through viral social media content, alongside dozens of articles that keep the public informed about animal harm and wildlife persecution. Providing frontline activists with equipment and mental health support while they are out in the field. And finally, releasing the findings of the largest undercover investigation ever conducted into the British bird shooting industry, to kickstart a movement to end bird shooting once and for all. Donate to Protect the Wild And we will be doing all of this on a shoestring budget. To put it into perspective, other NGOs bring in millions of pounds every year, while our annual income does not even come close. That only makes me prouder of what we achieve as an organisation. We do not use fancy software, we do not have expensive offices, and we do not hire endless layers of staff to fill roles. I am sharing this to be clear about one thing. Every single pound we bring in is used as effectively as possible to create real change for animals. I am sat here writing this email on New Year’s Day because I want you to know just how crucial and valued your support truly is. We have achieved an incredible amount over the last 12 months, and that is thanks to thousands of people chipping in a few pounds every month to keep us alive and kicking. I want to be completely honest with you. We are not in a perilous financial position. In fact, things are looking pretty healthy right now. But I have never been one to sit back and feel content. This feels like the perfect moment for us to push on and grow as a movement. Which brings me to the slightly awkward part of this email. I want to ask whether you would consider donating a few pounds a month. Not a lot, not even a fiver. Just £2 or £3 a month would make a real difference. You would be joining thousands of others making a small commitment that helps keep our work sustainable for the long term. I know it is a bit of a long shot, but if everyone reading this email signed up for a couple of pounds a month, we could raise months’ worth of funding in a single day. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. I am genuinely excited to take on 2026 with you in my corner and make it another year of real victories for animals. Onwards and upwards, Rob Donate to Protect the Wild SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing