Green politics
Labour postpones £28bn green plan as it seeks to be trusted on public finances
Rachel Reeves says fiscal rule is priority as she delays start of promised investment in eco-friendly industry
Rowena Mason and Aubrey Allegretti
09, Jun, 2023 @8:08 AM
Caroline Lucas: Green moderniser who made parliament listen
As Green leader prepares to step down, she leaves behind a more established party that must continue to evolve without her
Kiran Stacey
08, Jun, 2023 @5:23 PM
Green party MP Caroline Lucas to stand down at next election
Former party leader says she wants to ‘dedicate myself fully to climate and nature’
Kiran Staceyand Matthew Weaver
08, Jun, 2023 @3:03 PM
Labour donor Dale Vince: ‘I do want to influence policy but not by buying access’
Ecotricity founder and Just Stop Oil supporter hits back at Tory attacks as Rishi Sunak claims ‘eco-zealots’ steering Keir Starmer
Emine Sinmaz
07, Jun, 2023 @9:00 PM
Sunak urged to distance himself from Tories who dismiss air pollution risks
Leading scientists write to PM amid campaign against expansion of clean air zone in London
Sandra Laville Environment correspondent
06, Jun, 2023 @5:00 AM
Labour’s oil and gas ban shows it’s ready to fight the next election on climate issues | Bill McGuire
While the Tories’ dire record on green issues gets worse by the day, Keir Starmer’s pledges show an impressive commitment, says Bill McGuire of UCL
Bill McGuire
31, May, 2023 @12:12 PM
England’s vital hedges under threat from cuts to funding, farmers say
Transition to post-Brexit farming payments means scheme to protect hedgerows could be lost
Helena Horton Environment reporter
30, May, 2023 @11:00 AM
Labour confirms plans to block all new North Sea oil and gas projects
Party says details of how UK can become ‘world leader’ in green energy transition will be announced soon
Peter Walker Deputy political editor
28, May, 2023 @10:54 AM
Chemical cocktails harmful to wildlife found in 81% of English rivers and lakes
Campaigners call for rigorous testing of waterways to protect species after analysis reveals scale of problem
Helena Horton Environment reporter
24, May, 2023 @5:00 AM
Forest regeneration scheme has created area smaller than Regent’s Park
Just 192 hectares of ‘natural colonisation’ have been established in England under woodland creation offer
Patrick Barkham
20, May, 2023 @8:00 AM
Labour vows to introduce Scottish-style right to roam law in England
Party promises to enshrine in law equal access to benefits of green spaces if it wins next election
Helena Horton Environment reporter
18, May, 2023 @3:22 PM
German Greens suffer setback in Bremen local election
Social Democrats emerge on top in projected results from Sunday’s poll
Philip Oltermann in Berlin
15, May, 2023 @12:35 PM
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