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Badenoch Promises Climate Act Repeal, Sparks Controversy

10/2/2025

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Kemi Badenoch would repeal the Climate Change Act 2008 if the Conservatives win.
She says the act is 'failed' and imposes costs without reducing global emissions.
A repeal would remove electric-car targets and phase out gas boilers.
She emphasizes growth and affordable energy while preserving environmental goals.
The move coincides with Labour's net-zero talks; Miliband criticizes opponents using net-zero.

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Story summary

Kemi Badenoch would repeal the Climate Change Act 2008 if the Conservatives win.
She says the act is 'failed' and imposes costs without reducing global emissions.
A repeal would remove electric-car targets and phase out gas boilers.
She emphasizes growth and affordable energy while preserving environmental goals.
The move coincides with Labour's net-zero talks; Miliband criticizes opponents using net-zero.