HTA welcomes 'clarity' after general election result
HTA policy and communications director James Clark has welcomed what he describes as the clarity provided by the general election result.
“We look forward to promptly engaging with the new Government and Parliamentarians to make the case for how a strong and vibrant horticulture sector is imperative for the Government to deliver its manifesto pledges,” he said. “Horticulture makes a hugely important contribution to the economy, alongside the vital role it plays in supporting the wider environment, health and well-being benefits of gardening. We will be advocating the three key themes around the economy, trade and environment, central to our members’ needs, that need to be taken forward in a post Brexit environment.”
The key policy ‘asks’ are:
A competitive, productive and growing economy that benefits everyone.
Employer taxes and wage floor increases should reflect market conditions
Backing a flexible marketplace
Horticulture should be better recognised and supported by the Government as an engine of economic growth
Making the best of a post-Brexit world.
Championing free and frictionless trade
Horticulture needs must be included in immigration policy
Plant health and biosecurity needs to remain a high priority
Creating a greener Britain.
Climate change and carbon reduction matters
Back tree planting, but the detail is crucial
A mix of woodland and urban tree planting is needed
Plant pots should be included in a consistent local authority recycling system
