Diane Abbott

Independent MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington

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Public Forests

The Public Forest Estate in England comprises about 2% of the land in England and 18% of the woods and forests. MPs have voted on if the estate ought remain publicly-owned and managed by the Forestry Commission or if it should be sold off.

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Diane Abbott consistently voted against

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Major votes

  • On 2 Feb 2011: Diane Abbott voted against the sale of England's public forest estate. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 2 Feb 2011: Diane Abbott voted not to approve arrangements for public access to, and conservation of, for England's public forests once they are sold off. Show vote

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