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By: Sam Hall

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  • Reform’s plans to scrap next zero would cost investors and push up taxes

    Opinion

    Far from saving money, Reform’s plans to scrap net zero would deter private investment that is already committed and cost more in the long-run. Proof, if it were needed, that Nigel Farage’s party has abandoned all pretence at economic credibility, says Sam Hall With his announcements on benefits this week, Nigel Farage has abandoned any [...]

    Nigel Farage
  • Writing off net zero? Kemi Badenoch mustn’t fall into Reform’s trap

    Opinion

    Kemi Badenoch is right to question the path to net zero, but pandering to Reform and writing it off will get us nowhere, writes Sam Hall.

    The Conservative leader has predicted that this year’s vote will be “very bad” for the Tories compared to votes four years ago.
  • If money’s tight, why waste it on futile GB Energy?

    Opinion

    The fiscal pain of this budget will be worse because of needless GB energy, writes Conservative Environment Network director Sam Hall.

    Labour leader Keir Starmer's mixed messaging on policy priorities has confused procurement teams across Whitehall, a new rpoert has indicated. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
  • GB Energy is more rooted in ‘big state’ ideology than climate ambition

    July 23, 2024

    Conservatives need to hold Labour accountable for wasting taxpayers’ money and crowding out private finance through GB Energy, writes Sam Hall

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