'We're up for this fight': Labour plans to make climate key focus of election

Leadership now sees environment as core issue for voters and strong dividing line against the ToriesLabour is planning to make the climate a key focus for its election campaign, putting its net zero commitments "up in lights", and drawing a clear link between the "chaos" of the Conservative government and the effects of the climate crisis.Fears over the climate - exemplified by a sopping Rishi Sunak calling the general election in a downpour on the same day scientists warned about the increased likelihood of seemingly "never-ending" autumn and winter rain - will be tied strongly to what Labour will portray as a polluting and careless Tory vein of climate denial. Continue reading...