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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Helena Horton Environment reporter

EXPLAINED: Green tories fear next party leader could ditch net zero strategy | Rare Historical Photos

Steve Baker
Anti-fracking ‘Steve Baker Watch’ protesters hold a vigil in High Wycombe. The MP for Wycombe holds sway within the party’s right wing and commands the powerful Eurosceptic ERG group. Photograph: Maureen McLean/REX/Shutterstock

The next Conservative party leader could be swayed into ditching its net zero strategy in order to receive the backing of climate-sceptic MPs, senior Tories fear.

Prominent backbenchers have been plotting for months to persuade any possible replacement for Boris Johnson to ditch climate commitments in favour of expanding the use of fossil fuels.

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