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Rishi Sunak sending mixed signals on climate change, say official advisers

Source: PA Wire

The Government is not doing enough to meet its climate change obligations and the Prime Minister has “sent mixed signals” to international partners, his official advisers have warned.

The Climate Change Committee said perception of the UK around the world as a leader on green issues was hit after Rishi Sunak weakened some of the country’s policies.

“The international perception of the UK’s climate ambition suffered from mixed messages following announcements

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