John McDonnell reiterates promise to de-list companies not acting on climate change

Madeleine Cuff
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Pledge first made by Labour Party in June repeated by Shadow Chancellor on the General Election campaign trail

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has issued a fresh promise to force listed firms to take action on climate change or face expulsion from the London Stock Exchange. In a major election campaign speech...

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