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The end of the green consensus?

The end of the green consensus?

FromPolitical Fix


The end of the green consensus?

FromPolitical Fix

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Jul 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Rishi Sunak has signalled he plans to soften his eco policies to avoid heaping extra “hassle” and expense on the British public. The FT’s Lucy Fisher is joined by columnist Robert Shrimsley and deputy political editor Jim Pickard to examine the government’s shifting approach to net zero. They also dissect Nigel Farage’s battle with Coutts bank, while public policy editor Peter Foster discusses the graduates suing UK universities for damages over Covid disruption.Follow Lucy on Twitter @LOS_FisherWant more?  NatWest chair says he will stay as he appoints lawyers to probe Farage rowEveryone loses if net zero becomes the new partisan divideThe Conservative war on Big EverythingStudents are suing UK universities over Covid disruption. Do they have a case?Sign up for 90 free days of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter, winner of the World Association of News Publishers 2023 ‘Best Newsletter’ award: https://ft.com/insidepoliticsofferPresented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Audrey Tinline. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix and original music by Breen Turner.  The FT’s head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. View our accessibility guide Clips: BBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jul 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Sebastian Payne takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of expert Financial Times correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Saturday morning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.