William Hague has warned Rishi Sunak that “dithering” over Net Zero targets would be a “grave mistake” in the battle against climate change.
The former Tory leader, who represented the North Yorkshire seat of Richmond before Mr Sunak, and has served as a political mentor to the Prime Minister, argued that the centre-right cannot “vacate the battlefield of ideas” over global warming. Mr Sunak saw criticism from climate change and green campaigners last month after he announced that some Net Zero targets would be watered down in order to protect households against costs.
“But the world has changed, and our future prosperity depends on using alternative sources of energy.” Lord Hague added: “Reducing emissions is no longer just about the environment but a route to economic growth, prosperity and resilience. “The future belongs to countries rich in solar, wind, and critical minerals that are the fastest to exploit their natural advantages.
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