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One year of Labour: climate promises vs reality

One year of Labour: climate promises vs reality

Update: 2025-07-08

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It’s been a year since Labour’s landslide victory in the 2024 UK general election and we’re diving into what that’s meant for climate and nature. From bold moves on clean power and nature friendly farming to economic roadblocks and rising political division on net zero, this episode brings together voices from Green Alliance, Friends of the Earth and the National Trust to unpack Labour’s first 12 months.

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One year of Labour: climate promises vs reality

One year of Labour: climate promises vs reality

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