Conservatives have "legalised littering"

EMBARGO: 22:30 30th May 2024

Conservatives have "legalised littering"

Responding to the Conservative's announcement that fly-tippers face driving licence points, Liberal Democrat Local Government Spokesperson Helen Morgan said:

"The Conservatives have effectively legalised littering. Under their government, fines for littering and fly-tipping are so low that people are being let off scot-free up and down the country. 

“The fact that fly-tipping is going unpunished is simply appalling. If people aren't being fined, it's no wonder that they think they can dump their rubbish on the streets without consequence.

"The Conservatives have had years to get tough on fly-tippers and litterers but have failed at every turn. The Liberal Democrats are calling for real action against fly-tippers by increasing fines and using the profits to crack down on this anti-social crime."

ENDS