Government slammed over attempt to delay air quality plan, as London's clean transport infrastructure powers up

James Murray
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Urgent Question granted in the Commons to quiz government on latest controversial delaying tactic

The government is today facing fierce criticism and a Commons Urgent Question over its controversial decision to apply for an extension to a court-imposed deadline to publish a new draft air quality plan....

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