Caroline Lucas declares EU vote a 'climate referendum'

James Murray
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Green MP joins forces with ex-diplomat to call on Green voters to back remaining in the EU, warning a vote for Brexit would embolden politicians who wish to scrap climate regulations

Caroline Lucas has today called on Green voters to back remaining in the EU on June 23rd, declaring the imminent vote a "climate referendum". Lucas, who is a board member of Britain Stronger in Europe...

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