Green Party Manifesto unveils vision for reaching net zero 'as soon as possible'

Michael Holder
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Greens' Manifesto sets out plans for major overhaul of tax system to raise revenues for public services, renewable power, and a home insulation drive

The Green Party has promised to push the next government to accelerate the transition to net zero and reach decarbonisation goals at least a decade earlier than the current 2050 target, as it unveiled...

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