Keir Starmer scrambles to sign Britain up to EU's net zero rules amid fears 'it will make UK poorer'

Sir Keir Starmer is scrambling to sign Britain up to European Union dictates on climate and energy policy. A Cabinet Office memorandum published earlier this month outlined what ministers are willing to concede in exchange for closer economic cooperation with the bloc. At its heart is a commitment to “dynamic alignment” with EU legislation on “the promotion of renewable energy”, meaning UK law would automatically be in lockstep with changes made in Brussels. Such alignment would also apply to

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Keir Starmer scrambles to sign Britain up to EU's net zero rules amid fears 'it will make UK poorer'

Sir Keir Starmer is scrambling to sign Britain up to European Union dictates on climate and energy policy. A Cabinet Office memorandum published earlier this month outlined what ministers are willing to concede in exchange for closer economic cooperation with the bloc. At its heart is a commitment to “dynamic alignment” with EU legislation on “the promotion of renewable energy”, meaning UK law would automatically be in lockstep with changes made in Brussels. Such alignment would also apply to

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