Michael Sheen's 'constructive' meeting with first minister over toxic dumping claims
Buried with Michael Sheen explores toxic chemical dumping in 14 sites in Wales and England. Sheen initially said an offer to meet the first minister "was not taken up" before the documentary was broadcast in August. On Thursday, the Welsh actor said he met the first minister, speaking about how they could move forward adding it was "early days but that's really encouraging".
- ▪Buried with Michael Sheen explores toxic chemical dumping in 14 sites in Wales and England.
- ▪Sheen initially said an offer to meet the first minister "was not taken up" before the documentary was broadcast in August.
- ▪On Thursday, the Welsh actor said he met the first minister, speaking about how they could move forward adding it was "early days but that's really encouraging".
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Michael Sheen's 'constructive' meeting with first minister over toxic dumping claimsImage source, BBC/Wall to WallImage caption, Michael Sheen said his meeting with the first minister was "early days but that's really encouraging"ByMaria Cassidy BBC WalesPublished2 minutes agoHollywood actor Michael Sheen said he had a "constructive" meeting with First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth over toxic dumping claims raised in his BBC documentary. Buried with Michael Sheen explores toxic chemical dumping in 14 sites in Wales and England. Sheen initially said an offer to meet the first minister "was not taken up" before the documentary was broadcast in August.
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