Britain's post-Brexit environmental promises have failed, leading to weaker protections for wildlife, water, and air than in recent decades.

Editor’s Note: This matters because the decline in environmental protections can have long-term consequences for biodiversity and public health, highlighting the challenges of balancing political decisions with ecological responsibilities.

Stella Creasy and Richard Tice are advocating for the establishment of a Brexit scrutiny committee in Parliament. This follows reports of significant rollbacks in environmental protections in the UK since leaving the EU.

Editor’s Note: This issue is crucial as it highlights the potential consequences of Brexit on environmental standards. The proposed committee aims to ensure that the UK does not fall behind in protecting its environment, which could have long-term implications for public health and biodiversity.