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Sep 2023
26m 42s

Rishi Sunak, net zero and Europe – Polit...

The Guardian
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Rishi Sunak watered down some of his key green policies on Wednesday. Gaby Hinsliff discusses the changes with the Guardian’s political correspondent Aletha Adu. And as the Guardian launches its Europe digital edition, Gaby is joined by Europe correspondent Jon Henley to look at how politics is shifting, at home and on the continent. Help support our indepen ... Show More
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