New bill could see thousands of EU environmental laws amended or revoked despite opposition

A BILL that would see more than 1,000 environmental EU laws either amended or revoked before the end of the year has passed through Parliament, despite objections from Conservative MPs, the farming industry and animal welfare groups.

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New bill could see thousands of EU environmental laws amended or revoked despite opposition

A BILL that would see more than 1,000 environmental EU laws either amended or revoked before the end of the year has passed through Parliament, despite objections from Conservative MPs, the farming industry...

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