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UK Candidates Clash with Public on Net Zero Support

5/2/2025

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Reform UK candidates are pushing back against net zero policies, arguing they threaten local economies. Despite this, a striking 65% of West of England residents back net zero initiatives. Candidates like Ryan Coogan and John Falkenstein favor alternative energy and oppose renewable projects on farmland, sparking a debate that challenges their stance against the tide of public support and economic opportunity.

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Reform UK candidates are pushing back against net zero policies, arguing they threaten local economies. Despite this, a striking 65% of West of England residents back net zero initiatives. Candidates like Ryan Coogan and John Falkenstein favor alternative energy and oppose renewable projects on farmland, sparking a debate that challenges their stance against the tide of public support and economic opportunity.