Fire and environment campaigners say they are "astonished" the government has rejected an independent enquiry  into the yearly burn-off process, arguing the practice is having a exponentially damaging effect on the environment.

<p>Fire and environment campaigners say they are "astonished" the government has rejected an independent enquiry  into the yearly burn-off process, arguing the practice is having a exponentially damaging effect on the environment.</p>

Gary Adshead will keep you up to date with all the latest breaking stories and issues on 6PR Mornings.

<p>Gary Adshead will keep you up to date with all the latest breaking stories and issues on 6PR Mornings.</p>

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