Jacob Rees-Mogg declares 'I am not a green energy sceptic', as net zero plans come under fire

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Jacob Rees-Mogg | Credit: Number 10, Flickr
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Jacob Rees-Mogg | Credit: Number 10, Flickr

Business Secretary promises to boost UK renewables as reports suggest a row is brewing with Number 10 over plans to block solar farm developments

Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has today rejected the idea he is a "green energy sceptic", insisting that he plans to trigger a surge in renewables development over the coming years in pursuit of the...

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