Conservative Party

Matthew Farrow reflects on a disappointing Tory Party Conference, but wonders if the devolution agenda could yet revive political interest in environmental issues

Mayoral candidate says London needs to do more than 'merely' protect environment in Conservative Party conference speech

Lack of clarity is damaging investment in renewable energy, as well as gas and nuclear, says director of Imperial College London's centre for energy policy

Amber Rudd is right to argue that innovation is critical to tackling climate change, but it will not deliver deep decarbonisation all on its own

Secretary of State for Environment and Rural Affairs Liz Truss outlines vision for encouraging innovation in rural economy through mass data release and reduced red tape

Energy and Climate Change Secretary underlines her commitment to tackling climate change, but insists there is no 'magic money tree' for renewable energy subsidies

Speech to Conservative Party conference defending renewable subsidy cuts and hailing halt to onshore wind farms - in full

BusinessGreen keeps you up-to-date on the latest speeches from Amber Rudd, Liz Truss, and George Osborne

Chancellor to announce a further £5bn of funding to energy and transport projects

Zac Goldsmith will compete with Sadiq Khan to succeed Boris Johnson next year