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Time for a UK Environment Act? London Mayor urges stronger environmental and air quality standards post-Brexit

Michael Holder

15 March 2017 •

Time for a UK Environment Act? London Mayor urges stronger environmental and air quality standards post-Brexit

Sadiq Khan expresses 'deep concerns' environmental regulations and enforcement standards could be weakened after UK leaves EU

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has urged the government to "guarantee" that EU green rules and enforcement regulations on air pollution, renewables and energy efficiency will be strengthened rather than...

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