King's Speech: Labour lifts the lid on its Green Bills

James Murray
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King's Speech: Labour lifts the lid on its Green Bills

Following the King's Speech, Labour has provided a detailed update on how its new legislative agenda aims to accelerate the UK's decarbonisation efforts - but some key questions remain

For all is fanfare and sense of ceremony, the King's Speech is little more than a list. The King may have this morning confirmed his new government's legislative priorities, but each of the proposed Bills...

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