Peers to rebel over ‘toothless’ post-Brexit green watchdog

Former ministers condemn new body’s lack of power for legal action against governmentA former Tory cabinet minister is backing efforts to force through tough green laws after Brexit, amid anger over plans that would weaken environmental protections once Britain leaves the European Union.Four former environment and climate change secretaries from three parties told the Observer they had concerns about “toothless” plans announced by the government last week, which suggested the new post-Brexit green watchdog would lack the power to take the government to court.Gove’s watchdog is a toothless mutt Related: Campaigners attack plan for new watchdog to protect environment after Brexit Continue reading...