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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Danielle Summer

COP28 Leaders 'Have Noticed' That Sunak Is Delaying Climate Promises

Rishi Sunak hopes an economic recovery can help chase down Labour in opinion polls. (Credit: UK PARLIAMENT via AFP/Jessica TAYLOR)

Over the past few months, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced controversial decisions regarding a backtrack on net zero goals.

Sunak has delayed the ban on new petrol and diesel cars by five years, meaning the "zero emission" requirement for the new vehicles would come into effect in 2035.

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