Michael Gove seeking way to end 'bonkers' felling of Sheffield trees
by Josh Halliday North of England correspondent from on (#33FND)
Environment secretary hopes for 'decent conversation' with council, but says he is also exploring 'legal or policy avenues'
Michael Gove has asked government officials to explore ways of stopping the "bonkers" felling of thousands of roadside trees in Sheffield.
The environment secretary said the government would examine "legal or policy avenues" to end the scheme that has triggered months of protests by residents.
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