Ed Davey and a healthy dose of liberal eco-optimism

James Murray
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The former Energy and Climate Change Secretary opens up about the benefits of regulation, his hopes for a solar-powered future, and his rows with George Osborne

Optimism has always been one of the defining characteristics of those on the liberal left, but it feels more important than ever as the forces of populist, nationalist authoritarianism bestride the political...

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