Issues like the cost of living have pushed climate change down the political agenda of late, with many voters concerned over the economy.
But surveys consistently find voters care strongly about the environment, with around half saying it’s one of the most important issues and nearly all agreeing it matters to some extent.
Around 4 in 10 say they’re more likely to vote for a party committed to strong action in the General Election, while 3 in 10 want it to slow down and only 2 in 10 don’t care much either way, according to recent Ipsos polling.
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All five leading UK parties are continuing to back the country’s net zero emissions target, except for climate sceptics Reform UK.
But they all have different ideas on how to how to achieve it, and what else needs to be done. Here’s an overview: