Could Boris Johnson position himself as next 'green' Tory leader?

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Mayor of London aims thinly veiled swipe at George Osborne's lack of support for the low carbon economy, arguing "you can have growth that is environmentally friendly"

Boris Johnson has launched a veiled attack on Chancellor George Osborne's reluctance to support environmental policies, following his controversial decision to seek a seat at the next general election....

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