The air pollution report the Government doesn’t want you to see

Chris Lofts calls for action on air pollution

The Liberal Democrats have called on Andrea Leadsom to publish her highly embarrassing report on air pollution before the election. Chris Lofts, Lib Dem parliamentary candidate for South Northants, has said the government is reportedly blocking release of its report into air pollution because it is worried the “shaming” findings would become a major election issue. Chris Lofts said: “This is a public health issue that directly affects Towcester and other parts of South Northamptonshire, it shouldn’t be a party political matter.”

Chris Lofts also commented:

“Air pollution is one of the biggest health challenges in Britain today. The Conservatives have hidden the truth about their toxic policies. Increasingly air pollution is linked to a rise in asthma, COPD, heart conditions, and even recently to dementia. A vote for the Tories is a vote for more air pollution.

It is a disgrace that the government wants to block a report which is expected to say that pollution is at dangerous levels in many of our cities and towns, including Towcester. Liberal Democrats have been campaigning hard for Towcester’s relief road. The Conservatives claim they support the Lib Dems on this but have failed to take action. All we get from the Tories is ‘hot air’.

As Environment Secretary, Andrea Leadsom should be hugely embarrassed because it is EU air quality standards the government is flouting. No wonder the Conservatives want a hard Brexit, so they can change the rules to leave polluters free to damage the nation’s health.

The government is refusing to spend the money on measures that would improve air quality, such as investment in public transport, but this is a false economy because it burdens the NHS and destroys lives.”

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