'Utterly deluded': Former Conservative climate minister slams Ed Miliband's clean power by 2030 target

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Graham Stuart speaks at the CEN's autumn reception on 2 September | Credit: Josh Caius, CEN
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Graham Stuart speaks at the CEN's autumn reception on 2 September | Credit: Josh Caius, CEN

Graham Stuart attacks Labour's plan for a decarbonised energy system, as Conservatives step up criticism of new government's net zero strategy

Former Climate Minister Graham Stuart has launched a strongly-worded attack on Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband, arguing his plan to deliver a clean power system by 2030 was "intellectually...

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