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John Alker argues much of the work to deliver a credible industrial strategy and quality of life agenda has already been undertaken by Theresa May's ministers - 10 years ago.

To the surprise of no one the green economy, clean tech, and the low carbon transition have been notable by their absence from this week's Conservative Party conference.

Defra Secretary uses wide-ranging conference speech to name-check key green achievements and pledges to deliver a 'tailored' approach to environmental protections post-Brexit

Transport Secretary signals support for HS2 as means of tackling congestion and argues airport expansion will show 'Britain is open for business'

UPDATED: Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy touts UK's 'leading role' in low-carbon technology and promises to deliver clean power 'upgrade' for UK energy system

Environmental protections must be a 'bedrock principle' for Brexit negotiations, say civil society organisations

Philip Hammond - a green economy champion as Foreign Secretary - appointed Chancellor as Amber Rudd leaves DECC

Little is known about the new Prime Minister's stance on environmental issues, but as green businesses hope for a period of policy stability numerous challenges loom on the horizon

Soon-to-be prime minister represented the best candidate for the UK's green community, but she now faces a host of significant environmental policy challenges

Theresa May now in line to be confirmed as next Prime Minister, with backing of green Tories, but doubts remain about leadership election rules