Caroline Lucas: Create ‘firewall’ between politicians and fossil fuel industry
Lobbying rules need to be overhauled to create a “firewall” between UK politicians and the influence of fossil fuel companies, Caroline Lucas told the Commons.
The Green Party MP said governments have for years colluded in “frankly criminal” decisions that have led to more fossil fuel extraction despite warnings from scientists about climate change.
The MP for , Pavilion warned of a “revolving door” between parliamentarians and ministers and and political parties and from paying for their events or gifts.
