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A general election year is no time for green hushing

Chris Skidmore MP

12 February 2024 • 9 min read

All parties seeking election this year should be loudly proclaiming why and how net zero is the opportunity for growth, writes Chris Skidmore MP

An extract from the former Energy Minister's speech on February 9, 2024 at the Mission Zero 2024 group event 2024 has the potential to be one of the most important years facing any policy maker or...

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