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Relaxing net-zero targets ‘political misstep' – former minister

Conservative MP Simon Clarke said what has been trailed was "a significant change in our policy" from a government he served in.

Sunak briefs cabinet over changes to green targets

20 September 2023

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Sir Simon Clarke

No-one likes the guy shouting 'iceberg' - Tory MP

Rishi Sunak

PM 'absolutely committed' to Mail service obligations

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Attenborough series returns to green turtles after 66 years

Science & Environment

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Watch: Will October be as unusually warm as September?

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Watch: Biden tells climate heckler to 'shush up'

Rishi Sunak

Sunak on net zero: I have picked the pragmatic approach

Then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak speaking at COP26 in Glasgow

Then and now: How Sunak shifted on green policies

Rishi Sunak

UK to ease transition to electric vehicles - Sunak

Rishi Sunak

Sunak: More pragmatic approach to net zero needed

Small blazes raging on streets of Suqian, eastern China

Violent tornado sends sparks flying in Chinese city

Suella Braverman

'Not going to save country by bankrupting British people'

Girl struggling with the heat

Arizona's new solution to cool boiling schools

Michael O'Leary

Climate protesters hit Ryanair boss with cream pies

Peat bog

The vast bog that helps fight climate change

The sunny weather returns but what exactly is a heatwave and how long will it last?

Will the Welsh heatwave last?

Rosie Sinclair

Reviving the ancient craft of linen production in Scotland

Professor Jim Skea

Top climate scientist returns to hometown of Dundee

Hurricane

Are hurricanes in the US getting worse?

Blackberries in a hand

Early blackberries sign of 'climate breakdown'

Zac Goldsmith interviewed on HARDtalk

Zac Goldsmith tempted to support Labour

Lindsay Hoyle dragged by both arms

Watch: Moment Speaker dragged to Commons chair

In a traditional part of the process, the successful candidate pretends to be reluctant to take up the role.

Correspondent Ben Chu

Quick take on Labour's energy plan

BBC Verify's Ben Chu on what to make of Labour’s plans to decarbonise UK electricity production.

Chris Mason and Mark Logan

Watch: Former Tory MP says he is backing Labour

The former Conservative MP for Bolton North East has told the BBC he now supports Labour.

Factory workers in Milton Keynes

Watch: Party leaders on the campaign trail

Political party leaders have been out and about campaigning ahead of the general election.

Keir Starmer

I want the highest quality candidates - Starmer

The Labour leader says he wants the "highest quality" candidates to put to the voters.

Carla Denyer

Greens launch campaign target of 'at least four' MPs

The Green Party of England and Wales launch their election campaign in Bristol.

Faiza Shaheen talking on BBC Newsnight

Labour candidate says she's been blocked from standing

Faiza Shaheen says she's was told she will not be Labour's candidate after allegedly liking antisemitic posts on X.

Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak tells Chris Mason: Yes, I am changing minds

The PM tells the BBC's political editor he is "thoroughly enjoying" himself out meeting voters in the election campaign.

Sir Keir Starmer wearing a suit and a brown tie

Not true Abbott barred from standing - Starmer

The Labour leader says no decision has been taken to bar Diane Abbott.

Keir Starmer

Starmer pleased Rayner has been 'vindicated'

Labour's leader says he always had confidence in his deputy with the row over her council house sale.

Ed Davey falls from a paddle board

Going, going, gone: Ed Davey takes a dip in Windermere

The Liberal Democrats leader was paddle boarding on Lake Windermere in the Lake District.

Rishi Sunak

Watch: PM criticises Sir Keir Starmer's campaign speeches

The prime minister accused Labour's Sir Keir Starmer of "not having the courage" to tell voters about Labour ideas.

Nigel Farage

Labour and Tories are both 'social democrats', says Farage

Nigel Farage was speaking in Dover, as part of his campaign for Reform UK.

Sir Keir Starmer

Starmer asked if there's a 'lack of enthusiasm' for Labour

Labour leader Keir Starmer is pressed on whether there's a perceived lack of enthusiasm for his party.

Rachel Reeves

Reeves: No return to austerity under Labour

The shadow chancellor is quizzed on her economic plans should Labour win the general election.

Rishi Sunak

Sunak 'disappointed' smoking ban bill did not get through

The PM says he "stepped up to do something that is bold" over his bid to phase out smoking.

Craig Mackinlay MP

Watch: Limb loss MP on his return to Parliament

Craig Mackinlay says he was met by "a storm" of noise when he returned to the House of Commons

Rishi Sunak

Oops! Sunak asks if Welsh are looking forward to Euros

On a campaign trip, the PM asks voters if they will watch the football tournament, even though Wales did not qualify.

Richard Tice

Tories 'terrified' of Reform Party - Richard Tice

The Reform Party leader says Rishi Sunak "bottled it" over calling a surprise general election for July.

Sir Keir Starmer

A vote for Labour is a vote to stop the chaos - Starmer

On the first full day of election campaigning the Labour leader says "nothing will change" if the Conservatives get back into power on July 5.