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"As a first step, I’ll be giving a speech this week to set out an important long-term decision we need to make so our country becomes the place I know we all want it to be for our children." It is reported the PM could use a speech in the coming days to announce a major shift in the Tory Party's approach to green policy.
It is understood some Tory MPs are considering writing letters of no confidence in the prime minister if he goes ahead with the changes.The net zero rumours are moving quickly tonight, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unusually jumping in to reiterate he is"committed to net zero". Mr Sunak added the government is committed to net zero by 2050 and the agreements they have made internationally, but are doing so"in a better, more proportionate way". "Our political system rewards short-term decision making that is holding our country back. For too many years, politicians in governments of all stripes have not been honest about costs and trade-offs. Instead, they have taken the easy way out, saying we can have it all.
She made clear - as Number 10 does tonight - that the party will remain committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Panel discussion: 'Get Brexit Done' was 'devilishly smart slogan'After a recap of some of the best and worst, Tory MP Andrea Jenkyn said her favourite is 'Get Brexit Done'.
"But they will also make a commitment that there will be no additional financial burden on hard working families and they won't require them to change the way that they operate. When asked what he thinks the reaction will be, Coates says it all depends on the detail.