Guardian: The UK could develop a more flexible approach to environmental protection free of spirit-crushing Brussels directives if it votes to leave the EU, the farming minister, George Eustice, has said.
Speaking to the Guardian, the pro-Brexit minister said a leave vote in the 23 June referendum would free up a 2bn green dividend that could be spent on insurance schemes and incentives for farmers.
Environmental laws that have helped protect endangered species and clean up dirty beaches are seen...