Sunak ‘unconservative’ for watering down net zero rules
1 year, 2 months ago

Sunak ‘unconservative’ for watering down net zero rules

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak is unconservative for rowing back on Britain’s net zero pledges, says Lord Deben, formerly one of the Government’s most senior climate advisers. Three months after stepping down as chair of the Climate Change Committee, the Tory grandee has hit out at the Prime Minister for scaling back key environmental policies. Not only does he think the decision will harm Britain’s hopes of becoming net zero by 2050, but he also fears it will damage business. “The Government has failed the offshore wind industry, it has failed the motorcar industry, just like it once failed the housebuilding industry,” says the former Conservative Minister.

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Rishi Sunak’s net zero targets are ‘path to ruin’, says leading Tory MP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak’s net zero targets are ‘path to ruin’, says leading Tory MP

The Telegraph  

Mr Sunak has faced growing unrest among Tory backbenchers over the cost of green policies at a time when the party is trailing in the polls. The Prime Minister pledged a “more pragmatic, proportionate, and realistic approach to meeting net zero that eases the burdens on working people” in a speech last September. End the chimera of ‘green jobs’ tomorrow …

Sunak suffers major Tory rebellion in vote on net zero plans
1 year ago

Sunak suffers major Tory rebellion in vote on net zero plans

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak has suffered one of the biggest rebellions of his premiership as dozens of Tory MPs including Suella Braverman and Dame Priti Patel voted against his net zero plans. The measure was passed with Labour’s support on Monday evening but will be a worry to Mr Sunak as Tory rebels reached the “magic number” of 26 – the number …

Rishi Sunak's own climate advisers say his net zero rollback will cost people more
1 year, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak's own climate advisers say his net zero rollback will cost people more

The Telegraph  

Household energy bills could be higher as a result of the Government’s rollback of net zero policies, its own climate change advisers have said. A Government spokesman said: “We are taking a fairer and more pragmatic approach to meeting net zero that eases burdens on families – saving households up to £15,000 on upfront costs to upgrade their homes.” ‘UK’s …

Rishi Sunak defends U.K. climate policy U-turn amid international criticism
1 year, 3 months ago

Rishi Sunak defends U.K. climate policy U-turn amid international criticism

NPR  

Rishi Sunak defends U.K. climate policy U-turn amid international criticism Enlarge this image toggle caption ALASTAIR GRANT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images ALASTAIR GRANT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images LONDON — Amid growing international criticism, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended watering down key U.K. climate policies. But his government's own climate adviser called the prime minister's assertion that the U.K. would still …

Tories at war over Rishi Sunak’s betrayal of net zero pledge
1 year, 3 months ago

Tories at war over Rishi Sunak’s betrayal of net zero pledge

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The car giant Ford led industry backlash, warning the U-turn …

Rishi Sunak latest: Net zero changes can win Tories next election, says Jacob Rees-Mogg
1 year, 3 months ago

Rishi Sunak latest: Net zero changes can win Tories next election, says Jacob Rees-Mogg

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak’s changes to net zero policy can help the Conservative Party win the next general election, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg has said. Sir Jacob, a former business secretary, told GB News: “I think these changes could win the Conservatives the next election. “Rishi Sunak has sent the hairshirt to the incinerator, he’s lifted the burden off society and actually he …

Sunak insists net zero delays ‘not about politics’ as Tories split over plan
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunak insists net zero delays ‘not about politics’ as Tories split over plan

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak insisted his delay on net zero policies was not a “short-term decision” aimed …

Sunak announces U-turn on several UK net zero policies
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunak announces U-turn on several UK net zero policies

Al Jazeera  

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pushes back the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the UK from 2030 to 2035. The UK will water down policies aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and instead pursue a “pragmatic” approach to hitting the target, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said. ‘I believe in net …

Sunak to water down net zero commitments to ensure they are ‘proportionate’
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunak to water down net zero commitments to ensure they are ‘proportionate’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak appears set to water down some of the …

U.K. PM Sunak backs new oil and gas exploration plans off coast
1 year, 4 months ago

U.K. PM Sunak backs new oil and gas exploration plans off coast

The Hindu  

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed plans for new fossil fuel drilling off Britain’s coast, saying in a Sunday newspaper interview he would be “pragmatic and proportionate” about reaching net zero. “I think it makes absolutely no sense, as the Labour Party is suggesting, to ban North Sea oil and gas,” Mr. Sunak told the Sunday Telegraph. Mr. Sunak, …

Rishi Sunak Backs New UK Oil, Gas Exploration Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis in UK
1 year, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak Backs New UK Oil, Gas Exploration Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis in UK

News 18  

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed plans to permit new fossil fuel exploration off Britain’s coast, as he pledged to be “pragmatic and proportionate” about achieving net zero in an interview published Saturday. “I think it makes absolutely no sense, as the Labour Party is suggesting, to ban North Sea oil and gas,” Sunak told the Tory-supporting newspaper, referring to …

Rishi Sunak’s net zero plans in doubt as key green pledges face being scrapped
1 year, 5 months ago

Rishi Sunak’s net zero plans in doubt as key green pledges face being scrapped

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Downing Street was forced to insist its pledge to reach net zero by 2050 “remains”, but the prime minister’s …

Is Rishi Sunak being held to ransom by Tory backbenchers?
2 years ago

Is Rishi Sunak being held to ransom by Tory backbenchers?

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At least the latest U-turn – …

Senior Tory joins rebellion trying to force Sunak’s hand on onshore wind ban
2 years ago

Senior Tory joins rebellion trying to force Sunak’s hand on onshore wind ban

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Along with private backers, a rebel source said 30 Tories back the bid, coming …

Rishi Sunak, UK’s next PM, faces major economic problems
2 years, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak, UK’s next PM, faces major economic problems

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is set to become Britain’s first prime minister of color after being chosen Monday to lead a governing Conservative Party desperate for a safe pair of hands to guide the country through economic and political turbulence. In his first public statement, Sunak said “the United Kingdom is a great country, but there is …

This is what Conservative voters want to see on the climate crisis
2 years, 5 months ago

This is what Conservative voters want to see on the climate crisis

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Despite the hopes of a few …

Tory battle for net zero increasingly driving Conservative MPs to factionalism
2 years, 8 months ago

Tory battle for net zero increasingly driving Conservative MPs to factionalism

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The government’s legally-binding goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is winning …

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