Reform UK: Richard Tice vows to ignite bonfire of climate, planning, and employment laws

Michael Holder
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Reform deputy leader voices support for fracking and trade tariffs as he pledges to 'end lunacy of net zero stupid'

Reform UK's Deputy Leader Richard Tice has promised to end "the lunacy of net zero stupid", as he today touted plans for a bonfire of planning, clean energy, and electric vehicles regulations, while promising...

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