Poll: Strong net zero leadership critical for Conservatives at next election

Cecilia Keating
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Net zero could be a major issue at next years election, according to study | Credit: iStock
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Net zero could be a major issue at next years election, according to study | Credit: iStock

Polling data from Onward and Public First highlights high levels of support among Conservative voters for UK’s climate agenda

Ditching the UK's net zero target could risk costing the new Conservative leader the next general election, new polling data released today suggests. A sample survey of 6,500 adults carried out by pollster...

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