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Govt weaken environmental targets:
Short-sighted and irresponsible

Responding to the publication of the Government response to the consultation on environmental targets which weakens a number of targets, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for the Environment, Tim Farron MP said:

“Once again, the Conservative Government has demonstrated just how short-sighted and irresponsible they really are.

“The Environment Secretary has a duty to protect our planet for future generations, but has once again kicked this responsibility into the long grass.

“Weakening these targets is an embarrassment and a betrayal. The Government must u-turn immediately.”

ENDS

Notes to Editor:

1. Link to the Government Response to the Environmental Targets Consultation