Starting now #HouseofLords #AgricultureBill

Expecting more government defeats after Commons rejected Lords' amendments.

Hopefully including #Pesticides amendment!!

#publichealth
parliamentlive.tv/Lords
Lord Whitty cites backing for pesticides measure in #AgricultureBill from around House, including @GreenJennyJones & @IloraFindlay.

Notes ministers claim they have the power to act already. But they haven't acted.

Amendment says they MUST.
#publichealth
Intensive farming - live nearby and you will be exposed to #pesticides, @RosieBoycott says.

Farmers have been given little choice - but there are many other ways to farm (and eat) healthier.

Support the #HouseofLords amendment from Lord Whitty.

Yes
Lib Dems promise to back #pesticides amendment on #AgricultureBill in the House of Lords.

Need to protect vulnerable residents, Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville says.

Yes
Well done Lord Whitty for pushing to a vote, but unfortunately lost 158-260.

Labour whipped for abstention.

How people voted (or not) can be found here
votes.parliament.uk/Votes/Lords/Di…

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