Conservative MPs urge government to submit 'much more ambitious' 2030 climate plan

Cecilia Keating
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The Conservative Environment Network counts 42 backbench MPs and Lords in its Parliamentary caucus
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The Conservative Environment Network counts 42 backbench MPs and Lords in its Parliamentary caucus

More than 40 backbenchers and Lords call for new climate plan in line with CCC's recommendations backed by strong diplomatic resources to ensure successful COP26

The UK's departure from the EU provides an opportunity to establish a "much more" ambitious climate target for 2030 that aligns with its longer-term statutory goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050,...

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