Focus on Elections
UK Labour must let energy sector have a voice in deciding policy, says industry
A new Labour government must deliver on assurances to engage with the sector on energy transition if the party wins the General Election
New UK government must fully back push for 100% renewables, say Greens
The next UK government must fully support the push for 100% of energy to be provided by renewable sources, the Scottish Greens have...
Next UK government urged to fund ‘just transition’ for oil and gas workers
The next government must provide a “clear and funded” transition plan for workers in the offshore oil and gas industry, including the North...
Climate protesters target UK’s ruling Tories for second day running
Protesters targeted the general election campaign of UK's Conservatives. Their key demands include curbing UK fossil fuel extraction.
Parties ‘Awol’ on environment, charity warns as poll highlights UK voters’ concern
WWF accuse UK politicians of going 'Awol' on environment, despite polls showing four-fifths of voters care about climate and nature issues
74% back rapid overturning of de facto ban for new onshore wind after UK election
Nearly 3/4 of people support lifting the de facto ban on new onshore wind farms within weeks of the UK election, polling has...
UK election: Ex-Tory MP switches support to Labour over Sunak ‘siding with climate deniers’
Former British Tory minister Chris Skidmore has said he will vote Labour for the first time because of Rishi Sunak’s decision to “side...
Green Party calls for legislation to reduce air pollution in the UK
The Green Party has pledged to bring in legislation to improve air quality standards and reduce pollution in the UK. Under a “Clean...
Scottish Ministers ‘resolutely focused’ on net zero after key target missed
The Scottish Government is “resolutely focused” on achieving climate goals, the Net Zero Secretary has said after a key emissions target was missed
