Scrapping nutrient neutrality is a disgraceful act
30 Aug 2023
EMBARGO: Immediate Release
Responding to the news that the government is scrapping regulations that require new housing developments to be nutrient neutral, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
"Not content with the levels of pollution in our rivers already, scrapping nutrient neutrality is a disgraceful act from the Government. The Conservatives seem happy for Britain’s rivers to get even worse.
"If Ministers actually cared about our rivers they would clean them up rather than scrapping the few rules in place that protect them.
"Liberal Democrats would clean up our rivers, while the Tories are happy for them to be clogged with sewage.”
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