In praise of Amber Rudd

James Murray
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Energy and Climate change Secretary offers green businesses and investors some much-needed reassurance, but can she deliver on promised long term vision?

Amber Rudd was on fine form this morning, providing green businesses and investors with some much-needed reassurance following the shock of the Brexit vote and providing a timely reminder why she was hotly...

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