Chris Grayling named top green MP by Conservative Environment Network

MP, not renowned for action on environment, chosen for efforts to tackle global deforestation and restore UK's wildlife habitats

To the surprise of many, the Conservative Environment Network named their favourite MP as ... Chris Grayling.

Despite not being renowned for his action on the environment, the former Cabinet minister was chosen as parliamentarian of the year by the network, which said it was honouring his efforts to tackle deforestation internationally and restore the UK's vital wildlife habitats.