The consultation on air quality that the Government were forced into by the Supreme Court was released at the same time as Jeremy Corbyn’s election victory was announced. Another good day to ‘bury bad news’. Which tells us everything about the Government’s commitment to clean air. Despite the clear links to deaths, and warning from the Natural Capital Committee Government actions have been a poor, lacking in ambition and leadership. Read about how bad Defra’s consultation is here:

http://cleanair.london/sources/defra-buries-consultation-on-diesel-ban-in-cities-minutes-before-corbyn-announcement/

Pity about the VW emissions scandal which will keep this topic very high on the agenda for months to come. I bet Rory Stewart is looking forward to explaining the Government’s track record to the Environmental Audit Committee – see the date below:

http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/environmental-audit-committee/inquiries/parliament-2015/diesel-emissions-and-air-quality-inquiry/