UKIP steps up assault on green policies with renewed pledge to repeal Climate Change Act

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MEP Tim Aker outlines UK Independence Party's plans for energy and environment manifesto pledges

The UK Independence Party (UKIP) has again highlighted the extent of its opposition to environmental policies, confirming pledges to repeal the Climate Change Act and shrink the Department of Energy and...

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