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Cynicism about Sunak’s net zero U-turns is understandable
Successive leaders have failed to level with voters on the costs of the green transition
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Rishi Sunak’s unwise retreat on climate policies
Prime minister’s backtracking is bad for the planet, and for the UK economy
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UN chief criticises ‘foot-dragging’ and ‘naked greed’ for lack of climate action
António Guterres says ‘Humanity has opened the gates to hell’ as he warns of a 2.8C global temperature increase
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Car industry reels from uncertainty over Rishi Sunak’s net zero plans
UK prime minister expected to delay ban on sales of new petrol and diesel engine car sales by five years
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Sunak’s Conservatives are betting too heavily on the past
There has been a breakdown in the economic promise that previously swung voters to the right as they got older
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Sunak’s beliefs and true dislike for net zero have eroded his standing
Retreating from 2019 pledge takes Tories away from election-winning territory — and towards the wrecking yard
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Braverman suggests some UK net zero pledges are ‘arbitrary’
Home secretary warns that green targets must not ‘ruin people’s personal budgets’ amid cost of living crisis
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