Rishi Sunak sparked a fierce backlash from eco-minded Tories, as well as fury from industry, over his rowback on net zero policies. But will his gamble pay off with voters? Lucy Fisher is joined by the FT’s Robert Shrimsley and George Parker to discuss how it plays in electoral terms. The FT’s Jim Pickard meanwhile delves into the details of the impact on electric vehicles and the auto sector. Plus, the gang examines Keir Starmer’s major intervention on relations with the EU.
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What Sunak’s net zero pivot means for UK climate goals and the next election
Carmakers in UK to face EV sales targets despite delay to petrol vehicle ban
Keir Starmer pledges to seek major rewrite of Brexit deal
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