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Government faces fresh court hearing over toxic air pollution

Madeleine Cuff and James Murray

05 December 2017 •

Government faces fresh court hearing over toxic air pollution

High Court hearing confirmed for latest air quality legal challenge, as London Mayor Sadiq Khan kicks off new global drive to improve urban air quality

The government is facing yet another day in court over its air quality plans, after a judge ordered a High Court hearing on the latest challenge questioning the legality of Minister's proposed air pollution...

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