Sunak v Starmer: Green groups call on broadcasters to ensure climate change features in TV debates

James Murray
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NGOs write to leading broadcasters to urge them to quiz Party leaders on their climate policies in upcoming TV debates

Green groups have called on the UK's top broadcasters to ensure climate change and nature feature in the upcoming election TV debates. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer are today...

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