Zac Goldsmith on the Tory green climbdown – Politics Weekly UK podcast
As we see news of heatwaves, wildfires, and typhoons across the world, why is the UK government looking at backtracking on its green commitments? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by the Conservative peer and former climate minister Zac Goldsmith and the Guardian’s political editor Pippa Crerar to discuss
July 27, 202337m 38s
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Show Notes
As images of wildfires, heatwaves and typhoons spread across the world, the UK government has hinted it could backtrack on its own green commitments. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by the Conservative peer and former international climate minister Zac Goldsmith and the Guardian’s political editor Pippa Crerar to discuss why the Conservatives and Labour struggle with climate policy. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod">theguardian.com/politicspod</a>
Topics
Zac GoldsmithGreen politicsPoliticsUK newsClimate crisisEnvironmentGreen economyConservativesLabour