'Legacy of weakening': Is the government failing on its 'green Brexit' pledges?

Michael Holder
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Greener UK claims many UK protections on chemicals, nature, waste and air quality are weaker now than they were under the EU

The UK government has so far failed to realise its oft-repeated ambition to deliver a 'green Brexit', with protections in a host of key areas the same or even weaker than they were under the auspices of...

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