A plan by Boris Johnson’s government to change the regulation of chemicals after Brexit risks making the UK a “dumping ground” for harmful substances, experts and campaigners have warned.

Government scheme to replace EU agricultural payments fuelled by ‘blind optimism’ and still lacking crucial details, say MPs.

The government is planning to water down the regulatory requirements on key chemicals, in what experts fear could be the first move to a weaker post-Brexit safety regime for potentially toxic substances.

Environment Secretary George Eustice sought to reassure campaigners, but fears Government will let green standards slide remain.

Five leading green organisations have called on Theresa May to delay Brexit to avoid losing environmental protections created by “decades of campaigning”.

Activists file formal complaint alleging government has breached international law in signing deal.

Farmers will no longer have to follow EU regulations in areas such as reducing agricultural runoff into rivers.

EU restricts use of eight chemicals, with 16 more in pipeline; UK has two under consideration.