No 10 blocked nature concessions in planning bill amid Labour rebellion, sources say
Row erupts between pro-housing MPs and those who with charities say bill risks causing environmental harmDowning Street and the Treasury intervened to stop any concessions in the planning bill, after pro-housing MPs voiced anger over a Labour rebel amendment that attempted to strengthen nature protections.The Guardian has been told that ministers drew up amendments to the bill last week in an attempt to head off the anger of wildlife charities and rebel Labour MPs amid a backlash against the bill. Continue reading...
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Row erupts between pro-housing MPs and those who with charities say bill risks causing environmental harm
Downing Street and the Treasury intervened to stop any concessions in the planning bill, after pro-housing MPs voiced anger over a Labour rebel amendment that attempted to strengthen nature protections.
The Guardian has been told that ministers drew up amendments to the bill last week in an attempt to head off the anger of wildlife charities and rebel Labour MPs amid a backlash against the bill. Continue reading...
