Push for post-Brexit trade deals may threaten UK pledges on deforestation

Government criticised over indefensible' proposal that could undermine climate efforts while yielding benefit of only 1.38m

The UK government may be undermining its commitments to end deforestation overseas because of conflicts over trade policy, the Guardian has learned.

A war of words is raging within the government over deforestation and trade, with green campaigners warning that a proposed policy could have dire consequences for efforts to stop illegal logging.