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- Rees-Mogg tells Tories he’d welcome fracking in his back garden Tue, 4 Oct 22, 4:25amSpeaking at a conference fringe event, business secretary dismisses those who oppose practice as ‘socialists’
- Boris Johnson: UK must not return to status quo after Covid-19 pandemic Wed, 7 Oct 20, 1:10amPM pledges to transform country in keynote address to Conservative party conference
- Lord Adonis to resign Labour whip and chair George Osborne's infrastructure body Mon, 5 Oct 15, 10:01amIn a coup to be announced by chancellor at conference, Tony Blair’s former policy chief is to advise on projects such as Crossrail 2, HS3 and power stations
- Why the energy has gone out of Tory green policy | Damian Carrington Wed, 1 Oct 14, 10:20pmConserative party conference suggests David Cameron and his ministers dont have a single new thought on the environment
- Memo to Osborne: It's the green economy, stupid | Damian Carrington Tue, 1 Oct 13, 12:23amEvery argument the chancellor musters for his other economic policies apply doubly to the environmental sector, yet he remorselessly trashes itIn 2007, George Osborne said this: "Rather than green policies stifling economic...
- Chris Grayling: fracking is 'solution' to high energy bills Mon, 30 Sep 13, 4:00pmTory cabinet minister speaks out at conference as party feels pressure to respond to Labour's energy bill promiseA Conservative cabinet minister has claimed drilling for shale gas could make the "single biggest difference...
- Why Conservative party support from women is falling Thu, 6 Oct 11, 4:14amWomen give their reactions to David Cameron's keynote speech and why the Tories are failing to attract the female voteSupport for the Tories among women is in decline, with just 13% saying in a recent poll that they feel...
- George Osborne reveals his true colours on emissions – and they aren't green Tue, 4 Oct 11, 3:45amThe chancellor's speech contradicts both the plans of energy ministers and his campaign promises, but few are surprisedEconomic growth may be George Osborne's priority, but he laid bare his scepticism on Monday that low-carbon...
- George Osborne plan to charge workers for tribunals angers unions Tue, 4 Oct 11, 5:31amChancellor unveils plans at Conservative conference as he positions himself as inheritor of Blairite mantleGeorge Osborne moved to deregulate the labour market by announcing big fees to deter workers bringing employment...
- UK retailers in talks to join government's 'green deal' Thu, 7 Oct 10, 12:35amTesco, B&Q and M&S among companies that could sell loft insulation and home energy improvements as part of the coalition's flagship energy efficiency programmeSome of the UK's biggest and best-known retailers are in talks...
- Oliver Letwin offers hope for government's green agenda Tue, 5 Oct 10, 1:55amConservative party conference speech by former shadow chancellor welcomed as a sign that key government figures are still pushing the low-carbon agendaCutting carbon emissions and building a green economy is "equally important"...
- What would the Conservatives do for the environment? Thu, 8 Oct 09, 10:06amThe Tories oppose airport expansion and are backing green technology and renewable fuels, but will they be able to honour their energy-efficiency commitments?Despite strong rhetoric from Labour on the environment, its failure...
- Energy efficient homes and more nuclear power: Conservatives unveil 'green deal' Wed, 7 Oct 09, 4:22amTories court property owners with promise of free cost-saving home improvement scheme and pledge 'immediate action to to keep Britain's lights on'Every UK homeowners will benefit from an allowance of up to £6,500 to make...