'We are going to do things differently': Claire Coutinho rails against net zero 'religion'

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Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho addresses Tory party conference | Credit: ADE UK, X
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Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho addresses Tory party conference | Credit: ADE UK, X

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary sets out vision for 'ambitious, innovative and pragmatic' approach to meeting UK climate goals

Claire Coutinho today promised to steer an "ambitious, innovative, and pragmatic" approach to meeting the UK's climate goals, as the Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary accused Labour of siding with...

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