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Green Tory group says Autumn Statement good for 'net zero'
An influential group of environmentally focused Tories, with many MP backers, has welcomed the announcements today. Sam Hall, the...
Nov 23, 20231 min read
Autumn Statement: What do Tory MPs make of Hunt’s ‘crowd-pleaser’ budget?
Greenies were chuffed with the recognition of the “economic opportunity of net zero”, the Conservative Environment Network’s Sam Hall...
Nov 23, 20231 min read
What the Autumn Statement means for Net Zero
While the Chancellor’s Net Zero measures were broadly welcomed by green Tories from the Conservative Environment Networks (CEN), which...
Nov 23, 20231 min read
Think-tank responses to the Autumn Statement
Conservative Environment Network – Sam Hall, Director – “Recognised the economic opportunity of Net Zero” “Today’s Autumn Statement...
Nov 23, 20231 min read
Tory environmental group reacts to autumn statement
Conservative Environment Network’s director Sam Hall said: “Today’s autumn statement recognised the economic opportunity of net zero and...
Nov 23, 20231 min read
'Tinkering around the edges': The green economy reacts to the Autumn Statement
"Today's Autumn Statement recognised the economic opportunity of net zero and tackled many of the barriers to green investment. Faster...
Nov 23, 20231 min read
Growing number of Tory MPs join push for carbon levy on UK imports
Sam Hall, the director of the Conservative Environment Network, urged Hunt to bring in a CBAM that would focus first on energy-intensive...
Nov 21, 20231 min read
Tory MPs call for boost to coastal communities by unleashing renewable power
Lynsey Jones, senior climate programme manager at the Conservative Environment Network, said expanding renewable energy is the "best way...
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Rishi Sunak urged by senior Tories to back onshore renewable energy rather than oil and gas
Senior Tories have urged Rishi Sunak to back onshore renewable energy rather than off-shore oil and gas after a poll showed strong...
Nov 13, 20231 min read
“Tidying up a few loose ends?” Think tanks and others respond to the King’s Speech.
Conservative Environment Network: “North Sea oil and gas reserves are now depleted and expensive to extract.” “Oil and gas is one of the...
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Tory environment group reacts to King's Speech
ISam Hall, Conservative Environment Network’s director, said: “Today’s King’s Speech included some positive announcements to support...
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Anti-green measures in king’s speech are desperate political play by Sunak
If the prime minister is trying to win votes, green Tories are doubtful. Sam Hall, the director of the Conservative Environment Network,...
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Boost for North Sea oil and gas industry as Net Zero 'burden' eased
Sam Hall, director of the Conservative Environment Network, said: 'We will need oil and gas for the next few decades. 'It is economically...
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Dig for victory? PM's plan for annual North Sea oil and gas licence sale to drive wedge with Labour
Sam Hall, director of the Conservative Environment Network, said: 'We will need oil and gas for the next few decades. It is economically...
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Tory MPs demands immediate revitalisation of flood defences across UK
Sam Hall, director of the Conservative Environment Network, told how flooding is a problem that has blighted communities across the UK...
Oct 30, 20231 min read
'Rebate to renovate': Think tanks join calls for stamp duty cuts to encourage home energy efficiency
Sam Hall, director of CEN - a Parliamentary caucus which counts more than 100 Conservative MPs as members - said an energy efficiency...
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Jeremy Hunt is urged to slash stamp duty for households which improve their energy efficiency
Sam Hall, director of the Conservative Environment Network, added: 'Since the Prime Minister has ruled out mandating higher energy...
Oct 27, 20231 min read
New homeowners who improve energy efficiency could receive stamp duty rebate
Sam Hall, director of the Conservative Environment Network, said: “A ‘rebate to renovate’ scheme would be an effective way to incentivise...
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Week-in-Review: Rishi Sunak is running out of time
Sam Hall, Director of the Conservative Environment Network, an organisation which boasts a mighty parliamentary caucus. “There is no...
Oct 21, 20231 min read
Green Tories round on Rishi Sunak over net zero
Sam Hall, director of the Conservative Environment Network (CEN), has said Rishi Sunak must take “bold steps” on net zero to bolster his...
Oct 20, 20231 min read
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