Queen's Speech: Environment groups urge government to deliver green Great Repeal Bill

James Murray
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Greener UK coalition sets out three tests for the Great Repeal Bill ahead of Queen's Speech, as speculation mounts over legislative programme

The Greener UK coalition of NGOs has reiterated its calls for the government to ensure its Great Repeal Bill does not lead to the dilution of effective EU environmental laws, ahead of tomorrow's Queen's...

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