New planning bill could jeopardise UK’s trade deal with EU, ambassador warns
by Helena Horton Environment reporter from World news | The Guardian on (#713CY)
Exclusive: Proposed legislation removes EU-derived nature protections as government hopes to boost economic growth
Ripping up environmental protections will put at risk the UK's free trade agreement with the EU, Europe's ambassador has warned.
The Guardian understands Pedro Serrano visited the environment secretary, Emma Reynolds, this week and warned her that the planning and infrastructure bill going through the House of Lords could jeopardise the trade deal.
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