Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m
The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.
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"The figures obtained by the BBC showed 'consistent, decisive enforcement' was lacking."
— Baroness Sheehan , Politician
"After years of waste crime being allowed to fester, we are taking decisive action."
— Dame Angela Eagle , Politician
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Baroness Sheehan chairs the House of Lords environment and climate change committee.
Dame Angela Eagle is the Environment Secretary of the United Kingdom.
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The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.
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