Tory MPs fail to support climate issues since 2010, study shows

No Conservative MPs have voted positively on climate issues since 2010, according to a VoteClimate study.

Fiona Harvey reports for The Guardian.

In short:

• Only one sitting Conservative MP, a defector from the SNP, was rated positively on climate votes.
• Labour and Liberal Democrats dominate the list of MPs rated as very good on environmental policies.
• VoteClimate helps voters understand parties' climate policies and their impact under the UK’s electoral system.

Key quote:

“We want to be able to tell people which party will reduce carbon dioxide the most, based on their manifesto.”

— Ben Horton, founder of VoteClimate

Why this matters:

This voting trend raises concerns among environmental advocates and scientists, who warn that political inertia could stall progress on critical issues like carbon emissions, renewable energy adoption, and biodiversity protection.

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