King's Speech: Government responds to 'the urgency of the global climate challenge' with wave of new green bills

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares for the King's Speech / Credit: Number 10 Flickr account
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares for the King's Speech / Credit: Number 10 Flickr account

Labour confirms legislative agenda includes new bills focused on GB Energy, planning reform, energy independence, sustainable aviation fuels, and water pollution

King Charles has today promised his government "recognises the urgency of the global climate challenge", as he confirmed plans for a wide-ranging legislative agenda that includes a raft of new bills designed...

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