Spin Doctors Accused of Ignoring GM Threat

Archived

Monday, 23 June 2003

Michael Meacher, the former environment minister, has accused Tony Blair's spin doctors and ministers of systematically ignoring or rubbishing the evidence that genetically modified crops could be a health hazard or could harm the environment.

Mr Meacher's warning is calculated to ignite the public debate on genetic modification as the Government prepares an official report that is expected to clear the way for GM foods to go on sale on supermarket shelves.

Source: Andy McSmith Political Editor, The Independent 22 June 2003. For full story:
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/environment/story.jsp?story=417828