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UK’s opposition leader wants to ditch net zero goal, maximise North Sea oil and gas

Published 14:53 on September 1, 2025 / Last updated at 14:53 on September 1, 2025 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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The UK’s opposition party is set to ditch the “act of economic disarmament” – a goal for net zero emissions by 2050 – that it legislated while in government, and push to drill for as much offshore oil and gas as possible.
The UK’s opposition party is set to ditch the “act of economic disarmament” – a goal for net zero emissions by 2050 – that it legislated while in government, and push to drill for as much offshore oil and gas as possible.


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