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MPs warn electricity prices must be "fair" to boost heat pump uptake
Duncan Baker said this will ensure families reap the benefits of Britain’s renewable energy to heat more homes. He added: “To see further...
Jan 17, 20241 min read

‘Green’ Tories attempt to block funding for Drax carbon capture project
Peter Bottomley MP said: “The proposed technology is not proven. “There must be no further subsidies for burning trees in our power...
Jan 17, 20241 min read

Alok Sharma attacks Rishi Sunak’s ‘smoke and mirrors’ oil bill
The Conservative Environment Network, a group representing around 150 Tories, said the benefits of the new bill “should not be...
Jan 9, 20241 min read

Government Denies Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill Is "Smoke And Mirrors"
However, Sam Hall, Director of the Conservative Environment Network (CEN), told PoliticsHome on Monday that he believed the legislation...
Jan 9, 20241 min read

Force developers to offer perks for green energy projects, Tories say
Sam Hall, director of the Conservative Environment Network of more than 150 MPs and peers, said: “The growth in Britain’s renewable...
Dec 29, 20231 min read

Cheaper EV charging and green tax cuts: Jeremy Hunt’s Net Zero options for Spring Budget
Jeremy Hunt should unleash a wave of green tax cuts to help build public support for the drive towards net zero, Conservative...
Dec 25, 20234 min read


Cllr Jed Dwight: After ULEZ. Conservatives shouldn’t be afraid to tackle air pollution
Cllr Jed Dwight | ConservativeHome
Dec 22, 20234 min read

Spotted … at the Conservative Environment Network’s Christmas Reception
Also spotted … at the Conservative Environment Network’s Christmas Reception at the Terrace Pavilion with speeches from Energy...
Dec 19, 20231 min read


CBAM is an early Christmas present for environmentalists and conservatives
Today’s announcement of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a welcome move to protect British industries, whilst supporting...
Dec 18, 20232 min read


Katherine Fletcher: Its time to start celebrating our climate successes
Katherine Fletcher | CapX
Dec 13, 20234 min read


David Duguid: ‘The net zero transition needs skilled oil and gas workers’
David Duguid MP | Politics.co.uk
Dec 7, 20233 min read



Urging Conservative alternative to Labour including tax cuts for home improvements and strong backin
Sam Hall, the director of the Conservative Environment Network, told MailOnline: 'Some within the Conservative movement sought to...
Dec 1, 20231 min read


Selaine Saxby: To restate our climate leadership ahead of COP28, Britain must leave the ECT
Selaine Saxby MP | Politics.co.uk
Nov 29, 20234 min read


Megan Batchelor: The Autumn Statement was a win for environmentalists
Megan Batchelor | CEN blog
Nov 27, 20233 min read


Sam Hall: Lifting the price cap on offshore wind will help UK's renewables market get back on track
Sam Hall | CEN blog
Nov 16, 20233 min read


Sir Simon Clarke MP: We must make renewables a key part of our electoral offer
Sir Simon Clarke MP | CEN blog
Nov 13, 20233 min read


Caroline Ansell: ‘Embracing a circular economy would promote efficiency and protect our natural envi
Caroline Ansell MP | PoliticsHome
Oct 30, 20233 min read


Dr Neil Hudson, Conservative MP for Penrith and The Border and a member of the Commons Environment:
Dr Neil Hudson MP | The Daily Express
Oct 30, 20232 min read


Vicky Ford MP: To show he is still serious about Net Zero, Sunak should tackle the issues with our
Vicky Ford MP | ConHome
Oct 25, 20233 min read
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