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Sunak’s net zero U-turn will hurt those he says he wants to help – Labour must stand up for them

The prime minister is out of step with voters, who want to see bold action on the climate crisis, says Fatima Ibrahim, co-executive director of Green New Deal Rising

The Guardian - UK

Labour not guilty of ‘great rail betrayal’ over HS2, Sir Keir Starmer insists

Labour’s position on HS2 has not been entirely clear in recent weeks.

The Independent UK

Speculation about Sunak’s A-level shake-up causing uncertainty, says Starmer

Rishi Sunak is thought to be considering plans for reforms including a new British baccalaureate.

The Independent UK

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Two-thirds of people do not trust Tories on environment, poll finds – as it happened

Ipsos poll carried out after Rishi Sunak U-turn on net zero policies also evenly split on whether policy shift was correct

The Guardian - UK

Labour vows no retreat on key EU standards after Starmer Brexit row

But no secret plot to rejoin the bloc, says shadow chancellor

Evening Standard

Junking green policies, junking investment: scorched-earth Conservatism is all Sunak offers now

The cavalier way in which the latest U-turn has been presented reveals a government and a PM scrabbling for survival, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: After Rishi Sunak’s U-turns, can Britain call itself a world leader on net zero?

In today’s newsletter: Rishi Sunak insists the UK is still on course to make its net zero by 2050 targets – but questions remain if that is true after this week’s u-turns

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Rishi Sunak ‘planning radical A-level reform to establish British Baccalaureate’

The substantial A-level reform would see English and maths become compulsory until the age of 18, according to reports

Evening Standard

What the papers say – September 22

A wide range of stories feature across Friday’s front pages.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak ‘planning A-level reform to establish British Baccalaureate’

Mr Sunak has previously said all pupils in England should study some form of maths up to the age of 18.

The Independent UK

Lib Dems set to fire starting gun of election campaign to ‘smash blue wall’

The party says it will target traditionally Tory seats in southern England.

The Independent UK

AI advances outstripping global regulation, Oliver Dowden to warn at UN

The Deputy Prime Minister will take to the world stage in Rishi Sunak’s place as the Prime Minister is missing the gathering.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s planned A-levels revamp could include baccalaureate

PM wants pupils in England to study a wider range of subjects including maths and English until they are 18

The Guardian - UK

Sunak’s green U-turn is part of plan to cast PM as change candidate

Insiders say purpose of speech was to create dividing lines with Labour, with more policy announcements expected in weeks to come

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Rishi Sunak likely to face legal challenges over net zero U-turn

UK climate watchdog said policy change would make it more difficult to meet legal commitments

Evening Standard

Jeremy Hunt suggests HS2 costs ‘out of control’ but says no decision made on cuts

The Chancellor said he would not comment on speculation that the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the high-speed line could be axed

The Guardian - UK

Who’s who in No 10? The team shaping Sunak’s approach to next election

Band of advisers includes loyalists who have been with PM since days as chancellor, alongside some new faces

The Independent UK

Hunt suggests HS2 costs ‘out of control’ but says no decision made on cuts

It comes after The Independent revealed ministers are considering scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester leg in a bid to save £35 billion

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Rishi Sunak's green U-turn risks delaying Scottish climate action, minister says

THE Scottish Government could be late in producing its new plans to tackle climate change because of the major “eleventh-hour” U-turn on green…

The Independent UK

Tax cuts ‘virtually impossible’, says Jeremy Hunt in major blow for Tory right

Chancellor insists he still faces ‘very difficult decisions’ at Budget despite better economic news

The Conversation

Why delaying the ban on petrol and diesel cars won't slow UK's shift to electric vehicles

The UK has delayed its ban on the sale of new cars which burn petrol or diesel in internal combustion engines (ICE) from 2030 to 2035.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government ‘urgently’ assessing impact of climate climbdowns – minister

The Scottish Government was given no notice of the announcement from Downing Street, Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan said.

The Guardian - UK

‘He is making the UK a climate villain’: MEPs denounce Sunak’s net zero retreat

Politicians from across the divide say ‘suicidal’ policy U-turns will harm environment and Britain’s economy

The Guardian - UK

‘Seven bins? Not on my watch mate’: Sunak’s green pledges spark ridicule on social media

PM’s claim he has rescued the electorate from multiple recycling bins a particular focus of online lampooning

The Guardian - UK

Factchecking Rishi Sunak’s claims on the net zero transition

We assess five claims used by the prime minister to try to justify his U-turn on green policies

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