Konnie and Co back Great British Clean
We must join forces against the litterbugs, say celebrities
FORMER Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq is urging the public to get involved in the Great British September Clean.
Miss Huq, 44, who has written books for children, said the litter epidemic during the coronavirus crisis shows the ‘ worst of human beings’.
‘It seems that we have lost our manners during lockdown,’ she said. ‘If we are trying to make our environment a better place, that needs to include picking up your rubbish. The Mail’s September litter-picking campaign could be a good family activity.’
The Apprentice star Lord Sugar, journalist John Sergeant and gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh yesterday added their backing to the campaign, organised by Keep Britain Tidy and backed by the Daily Mail.
Lord Sugar said: ‘If, like me, you’ve noticed the blight of lockdown litter in recent months, join me in backing the Daily Mail campaign to help clean up our towns, coasts and countryside.
‘It’s not difficult to clean up after ourselves, but unfortunately some people seem to think it is – ruining our beauty spots for the rest of us. I urge everyone to get involved if you want to make a difference.’
Mr Titchmarsh, who regularly speaks on environmental issues, said: ‘I just can’t see why anybody would want to chuck their rubbish into the street or the countryside. Why would any of us want to look at the mess left behind?’
Former BBC chief political correspondent Mr Sergeant said: ‘ The pandemic has given us a chance to work out what we really care about, and I hope it makes people more litter conscious. We deserve a cleaner, betterlooking Britain.’
The event, initially due to take place in March, will run from September 11 to 27.
For more information, or to pledge your support, visit keepbritaintidy. org/ gbseptemberclean