Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary hits back at 'agents of division and misinformation', as he argues all social and economic movements had to overcome massive opposition
Framing climate action as risk management, or green growth as economic inevitability, no longer cuts through alone - net zero has to be lived, proven, localised and tangible, writes Apella Advisors' Andrew Brown
Reform has promised to save £45bn a year for tax cuts by 'scrapping' net zero, but the government spends nowhere near that much on decarbonisation
Almost two thirds of Brits back net zero targets and the UK's clean energy push, despite attempts to stoke up opposition - is the 'climate backlash' in danger of being over-stated?
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Greens and Lib Dems enjoy strong showing, but Nigel Farage dominates headlines on a night that saw major advances for the populist and climate sceptic right
Think tank clarifies position after intervention from former Prime Minister sparks headlines claiming 'net zero is doomed to fail'
Nigel Farage vows to ditch net zero targets, tax renewables, and ban battery systems, but experts warn package would increase bills and undermine energy security
Anti-EV stance from Reform Party leader Nigel Farage could actually serve to increase public support for electric vehicles, research finds
Party claims ditching all net zero policies and axing clean energy subsidies would save £30bn a year