The former Prime Minister and MP for Maidenhead spoke after having been appointed the new Chair of the Aldersgate Group

Prime Minister Theresa May’s announcement follows recent advice from the Committee on Climate Change

Young people will have the chance to share future climate policy through the Youth Steering Group that has been set up

She said she is ‘proud’ of the progress made in eliminating plastic waste, tackling climate change and improving air quality

They have written a letter highlighting the economic benefits of an early transition and the risks of failing to meet the Paris climate deal

It will provide high-level advice and policy recommendations on the critical issues affecting business

The Prime Minister said the proposed move would see investment fall

The tax is paid on most fuels and currently stands at 57.95p per litre of petrol, diesel, biodiesel and bioethanol

Prime Minister Theresa May also pledged to share the UK’s expertise to help nations transition to cleaner and greener energy systems

She is due to make the pledge at the UK’s first ever Zero Emission Vehicle Summit in Birmingham today