Boris Johnson promises to 'build back greener', but can he deliver?

The Prime Minister again underscored his commitment to a greener recovery and hymned the UK's world-leading clean tech - but why then are businesses and campaigners so fretful?
Like a patient sitting on a therapist's couch following a genuine trauma, the British government today attempted to transport itself back to the last time it felt happy and confident. A veneer of normality...
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