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Ex-Cop26 president Sir Alok Sharma will not stand at next general election

The Tory MP has held the Reading West constituency since 2010.

The Independent UK

Cop26 chief Alok Sharma becomes latest MP planning to step down at next election

The news comes after Mr Sharma criticised Rishi Sunak’s net-zero climbdown last week

The Independent UK

Alok Sharma challenges Rishi Sunak: show us how UK can meet green pledges

Former Cop chair says emissions cuts must be made elsewhere and ministers must show how they plan to achieve this

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Sunak briefs Cabinet as he prepares to water down net zero plans

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to set out a ‘proportionate’ approach to the emissions-cutting problem.

The Independent UK

Braverman says green policies cannot ‘bankrupt’ people as Sunak mulls changes

The Prime Minister is expected to water down key environmental pledges in a speech later this week.

The Independent UK

Global push for commitment to phase out fossil fuels gathers pace ahead of Cop28

UN hopes to galvanise summit talks by persuading world leaders to commit to stop burning coal, oil and gas, despite industry lobbying

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: Green light for windfarms as Tories ease their de facto ban

In today’s newsletter: How 2015 legislation under David Cameron made it almost impossible to build windfarms, despite their effectiveness – and surprising popularity

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Onshore wind farm ban set to be eased following pressure from Conservative MPs

The Government is set to make the announcement in the form of a written ministerial statement on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Sharma: onshore windfarms in England need ‘much more permissive planning regime’

Former Cop26 president says political parties not tackling climate crisis will pay heavy price at ballot box

The Guardian - UK

Onshore wind farms ban to be overturned following Tory pressure

The Government will make the announcement in the form of a written ministerial statement on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Party pressure forces Rishi Sunak ‘to overturn onshore wind farm ban’

Government’s Energy Bill will be voted on as ministers return from their summer recess

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak ‘set to overturn onshore wind farm ban amid party pressure’

The Government’s Energy Bill will be voted on as ministers return from their summer recess.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak ‘poised to revoke ban on onshore windfarms’ – report

Ministers hope to make it easier for councils to pass planning applications for new turbines in move that has Labour support

The Guardian - UK

Ban on petrol cars by 2030 ‘immoveable’ but boiler ban ‘needs review’, Michael Gove says

The government has flip-flopped over its approach to net zero policies after the Tories’ unexpected by-election win in Uxbridge and South Ruislip

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Dropping green pledges would be ‘political suicide’, Sunak and Starmer warned

Science and business leaders say lurch away from climate agenda after byelections would be deeply unpopular with voters and damage UK’s reputation

The Independent UK

Liz Truss backs fresh attempt by Tory rebels to end onshore wind ban

The Government’s Energy Bill is due to return to the Commons after the summer recess.

The Guardian - UK

Top UK energy firms to warn Rishi Sunak: ‘Don’t back off green agenda’

More than 100 companies are set to send a letter to the PM voicing fears about the disastrous effects of Britain’s overreliance on gas

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UK needs to do a lot more to contain global warming – Cop26 President

Sir Alok Sharma spoke after receiving a knighthood from the King at Windsor Castle.

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Rachel Riley to receive royal honour for Holocaust and antisemitism awareness

David Harewood and Sir Alok Sharma are also among those set to collect accolades.

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Leaked memo sets out ‘huge challenge’ to meet £11.6bn climate pledge

But the Government said it remains committed to meeting its vow on climate finance for developing countries.

The Guardian - UK

Former Tory ministers push for ‘bold and positive’ green agenda at election

Exclusive: Alok Sharma among those wanting more onshore and offshore renewables and better energy efficiency in homes

The Guardian - UK

Honours row grows after claim Charlotte Owen ‘worked as maternity cover’

The youngest life peer in UK history at the age of 29, the former assistant to Boris Johnson was covering maternity leave in his office

The Independent UK

The fall of Boris Johnson: How we got here and what comes next

In the fog of the Tory civil war it’s good to know how we got here, writes Sean O’Grady

The Guardian - UK

A matter of honours: why there is a row over Boris Johnson’s peerage list

Former PM’s team and No 10 at loggerheads over resignation picks for the House of Lords and two resulting byelections

The Guardian - UK

Sunak faces test as another Johnson ally quits triggering third byelection

Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty, announced on Saturday he would stand down with immediate effect

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