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Miliband has been relentlessly attacked for net zero; what will happen now?

Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against decarbonisation target as energy secretary

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

How green is Andy Burnham? Britain’s next PM faces tough climate decisions

Heatwaves, high energy prices, calls for reindustrialisation and North Sea drilling are all high on the to-do list

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans

Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate action

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

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There is only one way Labour can win the North Sea oil and gas debate

ANALYSIS: Proponents of keeping North Sea oil and gas in the ground are repeatedly focusing on energy security and economic arguments. But it is only by making the climate argument that they will actually win the debate, explains Nick Ferris

The Independent UK · May 21

As Tories vow to scrap ‘failed targets’, how do their climate claims stack up?

We fact check Kemi Badenoch and her party after she promised to repeal Climate Change Act if they win power

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2025

Labour warned to keep spending review in line with net zero or face legal action

Exclusive: Friends of the Earth tells Keir Starmer any major green cuts by Rachel Reeves will be challenged

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2025

Burning wood for power not necessary for UK’s energy goals, analysis finds

Experts say UK should stop biomass burning as electricity sector decarbonisation by 2030 can be achieved without it

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025

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‘Keir Starmer take note’: UK’s green transition must start now, say experts

Labour’s victory, alongside strong Green performance, gives next PM mandate to be bold on net zero, say campaigners

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024

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