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Quick call for help. I need a couple of examples of Brexiter MPs (in key positions in Boris Johnson or Theresa May's governments) who are on the record as wanting to erode EU standards (environment, product safety, etc.). Please give me a link to a mainstream news report. Thanks!
(NOTE: I already know about Liz Truss's recent comments, and about Boris Johnson's stated intent to diverge from EU regulatory alignment.)
Thanks, got more than enough to be getting on with. Just needed a couple more examples to fill a gap. Brilliant effort, everyone!
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