'A terrible decision for business': Green experts slam Conservative pledge to scrap Climate Change Act

James Murray
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Kemi Badenoch Credit: House of Commons/Flickr
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Kemi Badenoch Credit: House of Commons/Flickr

Business groups respond with anger to Conservative vow to scrap the Climate Change Act it once championed, warning move would undermine investment, lead to lost jobs, and fuel worsening climate risks

The Conservative leadership today pledged to repeal the Climate Change Act if the Party wins the next election, arguing the move would allow it to prioritise growth, more affordable energy, and nature...

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