Chris Skidmore: 'We have 600 days to ensure net zero is at the heart of the next General Election'

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Chris Skidmore: 'We have 600 days to ensure net zero is at the heart of the next General Election'

MP urges all parties to out net zero and climate at forefront of UK election campaigns in his speech launching new Mission Zero Coalition

Thank you to everyone for attending this morning. I wanted to begin by thanking everyone at this online event for your help and support during the consultation phase of the Net Zero Review. I am...

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