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Gareth Kane
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Sustainable/Net Zero Business Advisor: strategy, engagement & CPD, author of 5 books (http://amzn.to/1ReaAwl) & podcaster (https://bit.ly/3Rpc4KQ).
A couple of other questions on traffic jams, but everything a bit tangential this week - disappointing nothing on COP (or leaked budget proposals).
November 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
In a response to a Lib Dem MP's question about the 'family farm tax', PM cites cash provided for sustainable farming.
November 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Labour backbencher cites environmental concerns re Good Friday deals and the impact on the high street.
November 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Soft ball "does he agree with me" question from a Labour backbencher on freezing rail fares. PM happily agrees.
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
2. LOTO's attack on PM re oil & gas was twice framed in terms of 'energy policy' rather than 'Net Zero' which she has pledged to rescind. Has she shifted emphasis given recent polling showing public support for Net Zero, including amongst 2024 Tory voters?
November 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
And that's it. Two main thoughts:
1. No mention of the ongoing COP negotiations – in past years there would have been plenty of virtue signalling from all sides, and,
November 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The semi-traditional constituency railway station question from a Labour MP. PM says planning permission will be easier for new homes near to transport links.
November 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey asks about the enormous pile of illegal waste tipped next to the river Cherwell. PM says a criminal investigation is underway and that clean up costs will be recovered from the perpetrators.
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
LOTO talks about roundtable she held with oil & gas industry saying their views were unrepeatable, before going on to a broader question. PM doesn't refer to the O&G comment in his boilerplate answer.
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
In an exchange on the forthcoming budget, Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch cites the boss of Exxon-Mobil criticising Govt policy. PM says "on energy policy, they follow Reform"
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
PM boasts about visiting Anglesey to see the site of proposed Small Nuclear Reactors (SMRs) during his opening address.
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM