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Michael Sheen says he was snubbed by first minister over toxic pollution claims
The actor urged a national testing programme after documentary findings linked elevated PCB levels to suspected historic dump sites and community health risks.
- On Thursday, actor Michael Sheen appeared before the Welsh Affairs Committee to discuss his BBC series Buried, claiming Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth declined his invitation to review findings regarding chemical contamination in Wales.
- Whistleblower Douglas Gowan's claims form the basis of the series, which alleges thousands of tonnes of toxic industrial chemicals known as PCBs were dumped throughout Wales and England.
- Blood tests showed Sheen has 82 different PCBs in his blood, prompting his advocacy after learning that local families were potentially poisoned by the hidden environmental dumping.
- Before the documentary aired, Sheen invited the First Minister to discuss practical solutions, emphasizing the goal was to support affected communities rather than assign blame.
- The actor continues to advocate for these communities, seeking to ensure voices are heard and authorities address the long-term, devastating consequences of the contamination scandal.
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Michael Sheen claims he was snubbed by First Minister
Welsh Michael Sheen has claimed he was snubbed by the Welsh First Minister after asking for a meeting to discuss claims of chemical contamination in Wales. The actor appeared before the Welsh Affairs Committee on Thursday to talk to MPs about the findings of the BBC series, Buried with Michael Sheen, which aired last month.
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