MPs urge government to create a 'minister for the dark sky'

Group suggests 10 policies to reduce night blight', including commission to regulate excess lighting

MPs have called for urgent action to reduce light pollution, promote dark towns" and restore a sense of wonder in the night sky.

Supported by the astronomer royal, a cross-party group urged the government to designate a minister for the dark sky" and to establish a statutory commission to regulate excess lighting.