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Focuses on the issue of genetically modified (GM) food in Great Britain and two British Labour Party politicians, Elliot Morley and Michael Meacher. Reasons that Morley was selected to replace Meacher as the environment minister for Prime Minister Tony Blair, who supports the GM industry; Discussion of the controversy caused by the European Union decision to block imports of all new bio-engineered crops; Background on Morley, career highlights, and his position on green issues; Opinion that Meacher became a figurehead for the anti-GM movement; Speculation on what Morley's environmental goals will be.

Focuses on Charles, Prince of Wales, as the only opponent of the ruling Labour Party. Government's environmental policy that concerned Charles; How Charles' revolt was described; Likely result if Charles continue with his anti-government propaganda.

Stresses the need for Great Britain's Labour Party to put top priority on environmental issues to boost its chances in the 1997 general elections. Friends of the Earth director Charles Secrett's criticism of the party's leadership for its failure to live up to its environmental promise; Growing concerns of voters about environmental problems; Call on Labour to commit to a green program of action.