Prime Minister Rishi Sunak – how does the climate fare?

How will Britain’s new PM impact net zero and green policy?

Net zero unaffordable with cost-of-living, Minister says

Steve Baker claims that households could save more than £1,500 if climate targets are scrapped

Liz Truss predicted to reveal £130bn bailout for energy bills

A £2,500 freeze on energy bills is expected to be introduced, with other measures to address business security concerns

Green Tories fear Truss won’t live up to Boris’ net zero plans

Her support for oil and gas expansion over solar and wind farms is the main issue of conflict

Rishi and Liz ‘failing on net zero promises’

That’s despite net zero being a top-five issue for Tory voters, a report suggests

Truss and Sunak slammed for being “out of line” with public on solar

Solar industry is “deeply concerned” about the two candidates’ comments on PV projects

Tory leadership debate: Will the environment and net zero emissions be top priorities?

A televised debate saw the five candidates answer various questions from the public

Tory MPs call on PM to use EU farming subsidies to protect the environment

A total of 36 Conservative MPs are urging Theresa May to shift billions of pounds of post-Brexit farm subsidies towards protecting the environment. Through the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), UK farmers receive £3 billion annually. In a letter, the Tory MPs are calling on the Prime Minister to “take advantage of the repatriation of CAP by shifting […]

Davey fears political consensus on energy “breaking down”

Energy Secretary Ed Davey today sounded the alarm bells about political consensus on energy, saying it is “in danger of breaking down”. In a speech to members of the thinktank IPPR, the Lib Dem MP said energy investment relies on politicians who are “ready to put the national interest above party interest”. Touching briefly on […]

Blog: this fortnight’s energy farce is oinking ridiculous

DISCLAIMER: this little piggy’s energy blog is not taking sides. It is not going to follow a party political bias. Instead, it’s just oinking disgusted with every creature on the manure-steeped farmyard that stands for our Government. From the Tory Prime Minister who makes up energy policy on the hoof, to the crowing Labour Shadow […]