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Tory MPs fail to support climate issues since 2010, study shows
No Conservative MPs have voted positively on climate issues since 2010, according to a VoteClimate study.
In short:
- Only one sitting Conservative MP, a defector from the SNP, was rated positively on climate votes.
- Labour and Liberal Democrats dominate the list of MPs rated as very good on environmental policies.
- VoteClimate helps voters understand parties' climate policies and their impact under the UK’s electoral system.
Key quote:
“We want to be able to tell people which party will reduce carbon dioxide the most, based on their manifesto.”
— Ben Horton, founder of VoteClimate
Why this matters:
This voting trend raises concerns among environmental advocates and scientists, who warn that political inertia could stall progress on critical issues like carbon emissions, renewable energy adoption, and biodiversity protection.
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