And Lib Dem environment spokesman Tom Brake promised that the party would continue to give top priority to environmental concerns.

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They say their compromise offers have been rejected, and MP Tom Brake was told there was no room for negotiation.

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Deputy Leader Tom Brake replied that there were numerous way of putting ministers "on the spot" if they failed to respect Parliament, including tabling urgent questions.

BBC: Business statement