Author: Claire Robinson

Claire is editor of the website GMWatch.org, which informs the public about the risks of genetically modified foods/crops and associated pesticides. She is co-author with two genetic engineers of the book GMO Myths and Truths. She has co-authored peer-reviewed scientific papers on these topics. Her background is in research, writing, and education.

York MP seeks to deregulate gene-edited crops without scrutiny

Claire Robinson

Julian Sturdy, MP for York Outer, has proposed an amendment to the agriculture bill that will deregulate the gene editing of crops and foods. He suggested the amendment in a letter at a late stage of the bill’s progression through parliament, when it was being discussed in the House of Lords – thus bypassing the […]