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Graham Neale from the Green Lib Dems is talking to Dr Roz Savage MP, Dr Shubhi Sharma, and Sarah Moore. They look surprised and engaged in what he's saying, and are stood around a CHEM Trust roller banner.

CHEM Trust at the Party Conferences 2026

October 13, 2026 By Laura Fetherston

This year, CHEM Trust attended the Liberal Democrat and Labour Party Conferences, and we were delighted to host panel events at each. As we learn more … Continue reading about CHEM Trust at the Party Conferences 2026

Clean Water, Clear Future: How Labour can reverse the chemical crisis in our rivers

September 1, 2026 By Laura Fetherston

This September, CHEM Trust will be hosting an event at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, in partnership with The Rivers Trust, and SERA, … Continue reading about Clean Water, Clear Future: How Labour can reverse the chemical crisis in our rivers

Forever polluted? The health and environmental threats of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

August 25, 2026 By Laura Fetherston

CHEM Trust will be hosting an event at the Liberal Democrat Party conference this year in Brighton, in partnership with the Green Liberal Democrats, … Continue reading about Forever polluted? The health and environmental threats of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

Head in the sand: The UK government’s response to Parliament’s PFAS inquiry

July 29, 2026 By Shubhi Sharma

In 2025, the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) launched an inquiry into whether the UK government's plans to tackle PFAS pollution are adequate. … Continue reading about Head in the sand: The UK government’s response to Parliament’s PFAS inquiry

5 People stood in a group: Ruth Jones MP, Chloe Topping (CHEM Trust), Professor Paul Fowler, Katrina Phillips (CAPT), Josephine Frame (HCWH)

Putting Toxic Toys in the Hotseat at the UK Parliament

July 16, 2026 By Chloe Topping

On Tuesday 7th July, CHEM Trust and the Child Accident and Prevention Trust jointly ran a parliamentary event hosted by MP Ruth Jones, ex-Shadow … Continue reading about Putting Toxic Toys in the Hotseat at the UK Parliament

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