For Keir Starmer to talk of national resilience and ignore nature is absurd | Letters

"The joint intelligence committee warned of cascading risks from the degradation of some of the planet's most important ecosystems, including conflict, increased competition for resources and economic shocks."

"Six ecosystems critical for UK national security are all on a pathway to collapse, some potentially within five years, facing irreversible loss of function beyond repair."

"The UK's heavy reliance on food and fertiliser imports means our food security is particularly at risk, threatening food shortages, higher prices and civil unrest."

"The first step towards developing the resilience we urgently need is for ministers to start being honest with the British public about the nature of the risks we face."

Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for the UK to build resilience against global events. However, he fails to address the critical decline in global ecosystems affecting the UK. The joint intelligence committee warns of severe risks from ecosystem degradation, including resource competition and economic shocks. The UK's dependence on food imports heightens food security risks, leading to potential shortages and unrest. To enhance resilience, the government must be transparent about risks, engage in global climate efforts, and diversify food supply chains through domestic production incentives.

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