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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

Rishi Sunak’s net zero plans in doubt as key green pledges face being scrapped

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The government’s plans to tackle the climate emergency have been thrown into turmoil as Rishi Sunak signalled he could delay or even abandon green policies that put financial pressure on families.

The prime minister is rethinking his green agenda after pressure from right-wing Tory MPs to win over voters after the party’s narrow win in last week’s Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election.

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