British politician and former investment banker, MP for East Surrey since 2019
Community councils voice alarm over a wave of renewables projects while UK and Scottish ministers wrestle with a national plan. Critics warn the rapid pace risks soaring bills and industrial displacement, even as energy storage and grid upgrades take on renewed urgency.
Conservative leadership signals aim to scrap the Public Sector Equality Duty as part of a broader Equality Act overhaul. The move follows recent cases and political rhetoric over policing, race, and rights, with allies arguing for common-sense governance while critics warn of legal uncertainty and discrimination.