Breaking: Sir Robert Smith replaces Yeo as interim chair of Energy and Climate Committee

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Lib Dem Deputy Chair of the Committee unanimously elected to cover for Yeo as he temporarily steps down in face of ongoing investigation

Sir Robert Smith has been appointed as temporary chair of the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee, after Tim Yeo stepped down pending an investigation into allegations he breached parliamentary...

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