Time running out to fulfil 'green Brexit' promise, warn green groups

Michael Holder
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Witha year to go until the UK leaves the EU, Greener UK coalition slams ministers for failing to back up pledges on post-Brexit environmental safeguards

Green groups have warned the government it is running out of time to fulfil its high profile 'green Brexit' pledge, having so far failed to set out any detailed plans for how the UK will ensure environmental...

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