This Hard Brexit government is putting the green economy at risk

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The Lib Dem's Baroness Featherstone argues the green economy should be at the top table during Brexit negotiations

Sadly, in general elections the environment often gets pushed down the priority list. But even before the General Election was called, it's clear that the environment was not a priority for the Tories....

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