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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Adam Forrest and Archie Mitchell

FOUND: By election triggered by chris skidmore as tory climate rebel quits parliament - You Need To See This

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Senior Tory MP Chris Skidmore has submitted his resignation in protest over Rishi Sunak’s oil and gas drilling plans – triggering yet another by-election headache for the PM.

The ex-energy minister said Mr Sunak’s climate change stance would “destroy the reputation of the UK as a climate leader”, having announced on Friday that he planned to stand down.

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