I was delighted to attend an award ceremony in Westminster to mark the first anniversary of the Species Champions project. The project brings together MPs and conservationists from a partnership of 9 wildlife organisations to work on behalf of threatened species. I am championing the puffin which can be seen on the coast of North Yorkshire. I have had the pleasure of visiting the RSPB’s Bempton Cliffs reserve to learn about this endangered seabird. It is important to try to protect this Red List species that is a treasured part of our coastline. The event this week was attended by other MPs who are Species Champions and TV presenter Steve Backshall.