Jeremy Corbyn unveils plan for £300m energy and climate research agency

Michael Holder
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Labour leader says Advanced Research Agency would help tackle energy security and climate change

Jeremy Corbyn today set out plans to establish a £300m US-style high-tech research agency to help tackle energy security and climate change. Corbyn, who is widely seen as the frontrunner against Owen...

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