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Ministers blasted for 'shop a safety Scrooge' hypocrisy
The government was accused of rank hypocrisy yesterday after it hit out at "potty" health and safety myths

The government was accused of rank hypocrisy yesterday after it hit out at "potty" health and safety myths even as it slashes life-saving regulations.

Health and Safety Minister Mike Penning urged people to "shop a Scrooge" if they find anyone using bogus health and safety myths over the Christmas period.

He said the public should make a stand against "potty excuses."

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