Former Tory Minister Chris Skidmore Endorses Labour Over Climate Policies
Skidmore criticizes Sunak for politicizing net zero, claiming it harms both environment and economy.
Overview
- 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.