I am very worried about chemical pollution, and these pollutants poisoning our oceans, getting into our food chains and being spread through the waters of our huge oceans.
Like many people, I am particularly worried about the so-called ‘forever chemicals’, like PFAS and would support any legislation to ban these substances, wherever possible. I believe that once a chemical has been shown to be harmful, it should be banned as a long-term action. I do not have any sympathy for commercial interests that want a phased approach, just because their profit margins will be hit.
I also agree that we need a chemicals strategy, and we need it now. I will vote for and support any effective chemicals strategy. I would vote for an immediate ban on known harmful chemicals, particularly PFAS, and certainly a full ban on general use of that awful chemical.
I will continue to speak out against dangerous and harmful chemicals of all kinds, and for a proper chemicals strategy, in and out of Parliament.
