Kemi Badenoch tells MPs she backs 2050 net zero target as heatwave bakes UK, in climate U-turn

Speaking at a leadership hustings event the candidate told MPs she was committed to the UK's climate targets, i understands

Kemi Badenoch in climate U-turn as Tory leadership contender says she now backs UK’s 2050 Net Zero target

Speaking at a leadership hustings event the candidate told MPs she was committed to the UK’s climate targets, i understands Caption: LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 17: In this handout image provided by ITV, Conservative leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch during Britain’s Next Prime Minister: The ITV Debate at Riverside Studios on July 17, 2022 in London, England. At 7pm on Sunday 17th July Live on ITV, Julie Etchingham hosts an hour-long debate in London with the five Conservative Party leadership contenders, vying to become Britains Prime Minister.

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