Environment secretary opposed waste plant plans that must be approved by body he oversees

The environment secretary has refused to say whether he abused his position when he tried to stop an incinerator being built in his constituency.

But Steve Barclay apologised for not properly declaring his interest and recusing himself, when questioned about it on Tuesday.

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