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Boris Johnson becomes third former Tory PM to criticise Kemi Badenoch's policies
The Conservative Party aims to repeal the Climate Change Act citing economic risks and feasibility concerns, despite former leaders warning of political and environmental consequences.
- Earlier this week Kemi Badenoch, Conservative politician, vowed to repeal the Climate Change Act and drop the United Kingdom's net zero by 2050 target, calling it `impossible` and risking bankruptcy.
- Boris Johnson, former prime minister, said he backed the UK's net zero programme and hosted COP26 but later admitted the pace was 'far too fast' as energy bills rose after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, warning AI could keep costs high.
- Former prime ministers have reacted as Sir John Major warned, `We fare less well when moderate opinions are banished or- where maintained- tolerated and ignored,` while Theresa May said the policy shift divides politics.
- Electoral strategists warn the Conservative Party faces risks after Johnson cautioned they will not win the next UK election by 'bashing the green agenda', noting anti-net-zero rhetoric failed to boost polls.
- Public and former leaders show concern as Theresa May cautioned Conservatives against 'populism' and warned scrapping net zero would harm jobs and investment, while a former prime minister called current debates depressing.
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Boris Johnson is right when it comes to the Tory party’s current approach to net zero
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was not known for being steadfast and providing clarity on many issues. In one area, however, he was consistent and that was the climate. Therefore the divisive former PM is worth listening to on the matter.
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Boris Johnson has warned the Conservatives will not win the next election by "bashing the green agenda".
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