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Defra UK
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Nov 8, 2021 • 9 tweets • 4 min read
Some inaccurate claims about the #EnvironmentBill have been circulated over the weekend.

Our proposals will categorically reduce, not increase, the amount of untreated #sewage in our waters.

Here's how 👇🧵
(1/9) Picture of Meandering River Wye There have been claims that our amendment is weaker than the one put forward by the Lords - this is incorrect.

Our amendment says that water companies must progressively reduce harm from #StormOverflows.
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