What green policies to expect from the Labour government: At a glance

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Credit: Rory Arnold / Downing Street
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Credit: Rory Arnold / Downing Street

From ending new coal, oil, and gas extraction to setting up a new publicly-owned clean power investment company - here's what the new government's green policy pipeline is likely to deliver

Labour took a cautious approach to its General Election campaign, with few if any surprises or big new announcements in its manifesto, and relatively detail underpinning its policy pledges. But that...

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