Thread by @CraigBennett3

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Plans to ban wet wipes containing plastic are obviously welcome, and I understand there is a legal requirement to consult...

BUT, we really need @DefraGovUK
to get on with it, rather than years of dither and delay

As a reminder...

bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

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It was in March 2018 that @michaelgove promised us a #DepositReturnScheme for #plastic bottles

Over five years later, it still hasn't happened, and is now promised for 2025!!!

Are we going to have to wait seven years to ban wet wipes?!

gov.uk/government/new…

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In spring 2021, the then Environment Secretary George Eustice told us that we should be able to release #beavers into the wild in 'early 2022'.

In Oct 2021, @BorisJohnson told us to 'build back beaver'

We're still waiting for the licenses
mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

🧵4/4 It was in 2010 that the then Govt promised to end peat sales by 2020

The @Conservatives agreed with this, and have now promised to do so 'by the end of this parliament'

It still hasn't happened

So, when will wet wipes really be banned, I wonder?

gov.uk/government/new…