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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Ninian Wilson

UK Gene Editing Bill 'power grab' threatens to 'override' Holyrood

THE UK Government has been urged to ditch its plans to weaken regulation over genetically modified food by the Scottish Greens, who say the move poses a threat to devolution and public health.

The warning comes as MPs prepare to debate the controversial Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill, which would see the expansion of gene-edited crops and livestock.

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