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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Richard Wheeler

Brexit ‘sabotage’ warning as new proposals clear Commons

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New product safety proposals have moved closer to becoming law, sparking claims they could enable ministers to "sabotage" Brexit.

MPs voted 264 to 99, a majority of 165, to approve the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill at its third reading. The bill provides the government with new powers to regulate the marketing and use of goods in the UK post-Brexit.

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