Meet the New Labour blob-ocracy behind Net Zero

The Telegraph published this video item, entitled “Meet the New Labour blob-ocracy behind Net Zero” – below is their description.

Behind Boris Johnson’s flagship climate policy lies a powerful organisation you’ve likely never heard of. The Climate Change Committee has held immense sway over successive governments since its foundation 13 years ago, yet most people don’t know what it is, why it exists or what its aims are. Victoria Hewson, the Head of Regulatory Affairs at the Institute for Economic Affairs explains why the Committee was set up, its historic influence and why it may pose a danger to democratic accountability. Watch the full video above.

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