Government waters down green non-regression pledge

The government appears to have weakened its pledge to introduce a legally-binding commitment to uphold environmental standards after the UK leaves the EU.

by Simon Pickstone
Environment minister Rebecca Pow addresses parliament during the second reading of the Environment Bill. Photograph: Parliament TV
Environment minister Rebecca Pow addresses parliament during the second reading of the Environment Bill. Photograph: Parliament TV

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