Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds argues that the pursuit of Net Zero goals in decarbonization should not lead to de-industrialization, despite current policies that have already resulted in significant job losses for British industries like Vauxhall and Ford. He criticizes the ongoing environmental policies for their adverse impact on workers and the steel industry, which paradoxically relies on coal for production.
Meanwhile, the new Conservative leader warns about the protection of British identity and culture amidst calls for new blasphemy laws, highlighting the complexities in balancing environmental and cultural concerns. Additionally, the government plans to review the legal framework on migration, including the ECHR, aiming to regain control over borders after scrapping the Rwanda scheme