Other projects could also be made ‘faster’ by a drive to scrap and streamline environmental rules, Steve Reed said.

The species was wiped out in England in the 19th century because of persecution by those who saw them as a threat to livestock and game birds.

Dry weather is set to continue for most of the UK following last week’s heatwave. Parts of the country could see temperatures reach 27C on Monday and Tuesday. A northeasterly breeze means northern and ...