A toothless green watchdog would only harm UK business
The government's plans for a new environmental watchdog are to be welcomed, but they urgently need strengthening
What good is a watchdog without teeth? It can still bark obviously, and may look intimidating, but would a gummy guard dog ever discourage a hardened burglar? And if you are a law-abiding citizen who would...
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