UK to import high-carbon beef and low-welfare pork in trade deals

Exclusive: Tory party fears a revolt among MPs over post-Brexit agreements with Canada and Mexico

Post-Brexit trade deals with Canada and Mexico will include imports of high-carbon beef and low-welfare pork, the Guardian can reveal.

There are fears there could be a Conservative party revolt, with the former environment secretary George Eustice raising concerns over low welfare standards for pigs in Canada, and an influential group of Tory MPs and peers gearing up to oppose the deals.

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