Tom Hayes

Tom Hayes

Labour — Bournemouth East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 November 2025

Debate

Taxes

Contribution

I would like to quote the chief executive of the CBI, who says: “Scrapping the Climate Change Act would be a backwards step in achieving our shared objectives of reaching economic growth, boosting energy security, protecting our environment and making life healthier for future generations.” The chief executive of Energy UK says: “Treating the Climate Change Act as a political football is a surefire way to scare off investors.” Does the hon. Gentleman support his party leader’s objective of scrapping the Climate Change Act 2008, given that these two respected authorities say that doing so would damage investment in our economy?

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