Conservative Party reshuffle: Andrew Bowie appointed Shadow Energy Secretary

Michael Holder
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Bowie now set to lead Tory campaign against the UK Climate Change Act and 2050 net zero target as Kemi Badenoch announces sweeping changes to top team

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has announced a sweeping reshuffle of her top team in Parliament, with Andrew Bowie appointed Shadow Energy Secretary, replacing the outgoing Claire Coutinho, who...

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