Manifesto: The Battle For Green Britain

This is my story - one man’s journey from being labelled an ‘enemy of the state’ to building a green energy revolution… and why I believe politics is the final frontier in the fight for a greener Britain.

I’ve never been one to follow the rules just because they exist. From living off-grid in a campervan to founding Ecotricity, pioneering electric cars, and creating the world’s first vegan football club, I’ve spent my life challenging the status quo. I helped kickstart the green energy movement, built the first Electric Highway, and pushed environmentalism into the mainstream—all by refusing to accept ‘that’s just how things are.’

This book is about that journey. It’s a call to arms for anyone who wants to change the world, because the truth is - we can. But here’s the thing… the battle for a greener future isn’t just about technology, business, or lifestyle choices anymore. It’s political. That’s why I’ve added a new chapter on my decision to shift support from Just Stop Oil to Just Stopping the Tories - because after years of fighting for change, I’ve realised the biggest barrier to progress sits in Westminster.

The system isn’t broken. It’s working exactly as it was designed to -just not for us or the planet. It’s time we changed that.

"Revealing, inspiring and funny. This book is a joy to romp through, which is good, because its final chapter is the important truth we all need to hear and understand if we are to survive this mess we've made" - Chris Packham