Call for EA to uphold impartiality after NVZ adviser found to be vegan activist

Farm groups have raised conflict of interest concerns after an Environment Agency (EA) employee working on Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) policy was found to have spoken at an Animal Rebellion march.

Abi Kay
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Call for EA to uphold impartiality after NVZ adviser found to be vegan activist

Farm groups have raised conflict of interest concerns after an Environment Agency (EA) employee working on Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) policy was found to have shared pro-vegan posts on social media...

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