Keir Starmer touts climate action as UK's 'single biggest opportunity'

Michael Holder
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Keir Starmer touts climate action as UK's 'single biggest opportunity'

Labour leader promises to tackle the UK's environmental challenges, as he accuses PM of 'weaponising' climate policies

Kier Starmer has promised to "work hand in hand" with leading environmental groups if Labour wins the next General Election, as he yesterday accused Rishi Sunak of "trying to weaponise climate change in...

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