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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