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Former Tory Minister Chris Skidmore Endorses Labour Over Climate Policies

Skidmore criticizes Sunak for politicizing net zero, claiming it harms both environment and economy.

  • Chris Skidmore, the ex-net zero tsar, will vote Labour for the first time, citing Rishi Sunak's climate stance.
  • Skidmore accuses Sunak of siding with climate deniers and turning net zero into a divisive issue.
  • He argues that Sunak's policies undermine the UK's environmental and economic prospects.
  • Skidmore's switch follows his resignation in January over new oil and gas licences.
  • Labour's green industrial revolution plan is seen by Skidmore as the best path forward.
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