Building a new Conservative environmentalism

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There is a rich history of Conservative environmentalism, argues Greg Barker, and now is the time for Conservatives to lead the response to a new wave of environmental challenges

Margaret Thatcher, at the height of her powers as Prime Minister, surprised many at the 1988 Conservative Party Conference with her forthright support for the environment. The conviction and clarity of...

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