The Chairman of the Net Zero Scrutiny Group adds that “we haven’t even got the renewable sources to cover the 20 per cent of energy we use, but we’re talking about replacing the 80 per cent with renewables.”
Henry Hill clashes with Craig Mackinlay MP on whether the former prime minister remains an asset to the party.
In Liverpool or Slough the commissioners are sent in. Why does Khan get a special dispensation for financial bailouts, and to carry on as he pleases?
One MP compared the hold of the CEN over Conservative MPs to the Sparrows from Game of Thrones.
We must also weigh the value of decarbonisation against the toll of other negative outcomes on the public.
Fifty-three Conservatives opposed the tiering plan last December, the largest Covid-related rebellion to date.
The Government won the division during yesterday’s consideration of the Trade Bill by 18 votes.
This rebellion had little in common with most others, but the names of many who oppose the Government now show a certain predictability.
That’s the biggest Tory revolt so far on a virus-related division, and enough potentially to defeat the Government in future.
They included seven former Cabinet Ministers, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee and the Chairman of the 1922 Executive Committee.
I’ve been nervous after last time – but here goes. Plus: Farage is having a dreadful campaign. And why election night TV will never be the same again.
Plus: Marion Little carries can for CCHQ – and many agents of all parties will think: “there but for the grace of God go I.” And: Am I creepy?
We need to stop putting sticking plasters on the problem of a shortage of houses and use positive tax nudges to do some of the legwork.