The Government have published the Brexit Repeal Bill but critics still still point to the lack of critical details. Interestingly Michael Gove has been having a round of meetings with marine and environmental folk and spoke to a recent meeting of the Green Alliance where some notable constructive statements were made. Commentary below:
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill. Brexit Repeal Bill – Government – this site contains the process and links to current documentation
BBC: How this will work
UK Government Factsheet 8 Environmental Protection Department for Existing the European Union
Gove in listening mode: speech to the Green Alliance – some notable quotes
Green groups call for overhaul of repeal bill to safeguard environment after Brexit
Campaigners from organisations including Greenpeace, the National Trust and Friends of the Earth highlight major risks to environment if EU protections are dropped or diluted
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