and would not only consolidate the support of the liberal wing of her own party, but win her support with politicians and voters across the political spectrum – something she really needs to do if she is to hold onto power. It would also give people a chance to see what an independent Britain could do; there was a lot of talk throughout the leave campaign of the constraints of Brussels and this would give May a chance to show to the country one of the potential benefits of leaving the EU.
Michael Gove’ s reappointment as Environmental Secretary has been wholly unpopular, Caroline Lucas in particular condemned the move commenting:
“ It is hard to think of many politicians as ill-equipped for the role of Environment Secretary as Mr Gove. His record of voting against measures to halt climate change and his attempt to wipe the subject from our children’ s curriculum show him entirely unfit to lead our country in tackling one of the greatest threats we face. And as we enter Brexit negotiations, Gove’ s past suggestion we scrap vital EU environmental protections becomes ever more concerning.”
Gove’ s ambitions to scrap environmental regulations, make him almost the perfect Conservative to lead this plan forward. Environmental activists and green politicians would be forced to eat their words, whilst Gove would still achieve the deregulation that he has called for. Finally it would win back May and Britain some respect on the world stage, a coalition of parties overcoming a divisive election to focus on climate change is a story that would make headlines around the world. This is an golden
opportunity for Britain and the Conservatives to fight climate change, put money in the pockets of the public, and win back support across the board.
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