Former Tory minister Chris Skidmore switches support to Labour, criticizing Rishi Sunak's climate stance.
Former Tory minister Chris Skidmore switches support to Labour, criticizing Rishi Sunak's decision to "side with climate deniers" and politicize energy transition. Skidmore, a former energy minister, accuses Sunak of using "extremist rhetoric" that frames net-zero policies as an imposition, driven by "ignorance and deliberate misinformation." As the most senior figure to ditch the Tories, Skidmore's decision adds to Sunak's challenges in defying opinion polls and remaining in power.
June 20, 2024
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