Government confirms draft air quality plan will be released within a week

James Murray
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Number 10 says it will not appeal court decision, meaning plan has to be released by 4pm on May 9th

Number 10 has confirmed it will not appeal against last week's High Court decision ordering the government to publish its long-awaited draft air quality plan, paving the way for the controversial consultation...

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