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At least 30 Reform UK candidates doubt climate change

At least 30 Reform UK candidates doubt climate change

At least 30 Reform UK candidates have questioned human-caused global warming on social media, according to a Guardian analysis.

Fintan Hogan reports for The Guardian.

In short:

  • Many candidates label climate change warnings as a "hoax" or "scam," promoting conspiracy theories involving "global elites" and "the Illuminati."
  • Reform UK's only MP, Lee Anderson and the party chair, Richard Tice, also express skepticism about the impact of decarbonization on global heating.
  • The party's election contract pledges to eliminate the UK's net-zero commitments, reflecting a broader denial of human-caused climate disruption.

Key quote:

“This is a scientifically illiterate approach. People across the country are suffering from climate change and these candidates are not suitable to represent them.”

— Bob Ward, the policy and communications director at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics.

Why this matters:

Reform UK's climate change denial could hinder effective climate action in the next parliament. Their stance reflects a growing trend of skepticism on the political right, potentially undermining efforts to address the climate crisis.

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UK: Nigel Farage to run for MP, pledging to oppose climate policies

UK: Nigel Farage to run for MP, pledging to oppose climate policies

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has announced his candidacy for MP, emphasizing his opposition to climate action and net zero policies.

Sam Bright reports for DeSmog.

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