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Is Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn a vote-winner?
FromPolitical Fix
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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Sep 22, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Rishi Sunak sparked a fierce backlash from eco-minded Tories, as well as fury from industry, over his rowback on net zero policies. But will his gamble pay off with voters? Lucy Fisher is joined by the FT’s Robert Shrimsley and George Parker to discuss how it plays in electoral terms. The FT’s Jim Pickard meanwhile delves into the details of the impact on electric vehicles and the auto sector. Plus, the gang examines Keir Starmer’s major intervention on relations with the EU.Follow Lucy on X, formerly Twitter : @LOS_FisherWant more? What Sunak’s net zero pivot means for UK climate goals and the next electionCarmakers in UK to face EV sales targets despite delay to petrol vehicle banKeir Starmer pledges to seek major rewrite of Brexit deal Clip from: BBCSign 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://www.ft.com/newsletter-signup/inside-politics Presented 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Sep 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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