Angela Eagle: Green energy cuts 'make absolutely no sense'

Jessica Shankleman
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Shadow Business Secretary slams government plans to roll back renewable energy support and end Green Deal

Angela Eagle, Shadow First Secretary of State and Business Secretary, has slammed government plans to roll back support for renewable energy and energy efficiency measures. Speaking at the Labour Party...

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