Michael Gove could use Brexit to shelve key plan to protect the environment, critics fear

‘Green campaigners and political rivals have raised concerns that Michael Gove’s return to the cabinet has led to a key environmental plan being shelved.
The 25-year Government plan for the environment was first promised two years ago and had finally been expected in 2017, but officials told The Independent they now cannot guarantee it coming this year.
News of a potential further delay follows fears that Mr Gove’s appointment as Environment Secretary would mean a rowing back of protections, with Brexit providing the perfect cover.’
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