Britain accused of undermining tougher EU limits on killer air pollution

Environment minister Rory Stewart told Tory MEPs to support 'get-out clause'

The British government has been accused of trying to secretly undermine new EU air pollution targets in favour of big business, as leaked papers reveal that Tory MEPs were told to support a "get-out clause" in proposed laws.

Legislation designed to force member states to strictly limit emissions of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and ammonia by 2030 is being scrutinised in Brussels.

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