May hails Paris Agreement, hints at energy market intervention

James Murray
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In a speech that made little reference to environmental issues the Prime Minister highlighted global climate deal as evidence of UK's ongoing commitment to international co-operation

Theresa May has today hailed the Paris Agreement as evidence of the UK's ongoing commitment to international co-operation following the vote to leave the EU. Speaking in her closing address to the Conservative...

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