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Climate review to deliver big bang moment for net zero, says leading green Tory

A leading Conservative environmentalist has launched an inquiry into how the UK can fight climate change while maximising economic growth. Chris Skidmore, a former energy minister, has been commissioned to carry out the three-month review by ...

26 Sept 2022 at 12:00

Ministers working on fresh cost-of-living support package to put to new PM

The Government is working up a fresh package of cost-of-living support for the next prime minister to consider when they take office, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury has said. Simon Clarke argued it is “absolutely right” for the new ...

10 Aug 2022 at 16:50

Cumbrian coal mine would be ‘carte blanche’ for polluters – former minister

Approving a new coal mine in Cumbria would give “carte blanche” to other countries to miss climate change targets, a former energy minister has said. Chris Skidmore, who served as energy minister in 2019 and signed the UK’s binding ...

19 May 2022 at 10:40

Former energy minister plans ‘Rolling Thunder’ UK tour to promote net zero

The former energy minister who signed net zero into law is planning a “Rolling Thunder” tour of the UK to promote the benefits of cutting carbon. Chris Skidmore, Conservative MP for Kingswood, near Bristol, said supporters of net ...

19 May 2022 at 10:34

Former first minister and six MPs recognised in Birthday Honours

A former first minister at Stormont and six serving MPs and have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, which have been announced ahead of the Platinum Jubilee. Arlene Foster, the former DUP leader in Northern Ireland, ...

01 Jun 2022 at 23:30

Former Tory ministers back report criticising cuts to rail electrification

Former Conservative ministers have criticised the Government’s proposals for revamping Britain’s railways, hitting out at the decision to scale back electrification plans. In a foreword to a think tank report which calls out ...

27 Jan 2022 at 19:25

High energy bills blamed on company profits, Russia and growing global demand

People are blaming high energy bills on energy company profiteering, the Russian government cutting supplies, and a growing demand for gas globally, a survey suggested. Just 13% of those quizzed thought green levies and ...

26 Jan 2022 at 19:26

Net zero review urges faster, clearer action on climate change

The Government has been urged to go “further and faster” on cutting carbon emissions with the publication of a review of the UK’s net zero plans. The review, carried out by Tory MP Chris Skidmore and published on ...

12 Jan 2023 at 20:49

Climate change deniers ’emboldened’ if Ulez expansion fails, says Khan

Expanding London’s ultra-low emissions zone (Ulez) is now a “key frontier” in the global fight against climate change, Sadiq Khan has said. The Mayor of London has called on the environmental lobby to come out ...

20 Mar 2023 at 21:52

Any attempt to politicise climate action would be a ‘mistake,’ Tory MP says

It would be a “significant mistake” for the Conservatives to listen to a small minority of the party politicising climate action, a senior green Tory has said. Conservative MP Chris Skidmore said the contents ...

06 Sept 2023 at 14:51

Sunak and Starmer urged to uphold green pledges as Gove calls for slowdown

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer have been urged not to ditch their parties’ green policies, as a Cabinet minister said environmental reforms being placed on landlords were ...

23 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Starmer holds talks with London mayor as he blames Ulez for Uxbridge defeat

Sir Keir Starmer has blamed Sadiq Khan’s charge on polluting vehicles for Labour’s narrow defeat in Boris Johnson’s old seat but said the party stands by its green pledges. The Labour leader said he ...

22 Jul 2023 at 17:17

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