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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Fiona Harvey, Helena Horton, Ajit Niranjan and Aubrey Allegretti

Rishi Sunak likely to face legal challenges over net zero U-turn

Rishi Sunak gestures as he speaks to apprentices during a visit to Writtle University College near Chelmsford today.
Rishi Sunak gestures as he speaks to apprentices during a visit to Writtle University College near Chelmsford today. Photograph: Alastair Grant/AFP/Getty Images

Rishi Sunak is likely to face a series of legal challenges aimed at thwarting his plans to U-turn on net zero policies amid further international condemnation of the proposals.

Though the prime minister sought to shrug off criticism on Thursday, the UK’s independent climate watchdog joined the voices of concern, saying it was disappointed with changes that would make it more difficult for Britain to meet its legal commitments.

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