But experts say these “abusive” lawsuits, which are designed to demoralize and drain resources from activists, should be fought, not feared.

Lord Frost is one of several departures from the Global Warming Policy Foundation, which has links to Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.

Trump’s nominees are backed by major players in the world of climate obstruction – from Project 2025 and Koch network fixtures to oil-soaked Christian nationalists.

Badenoch’s leadership campaign was part-funded by a board member at one of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies.

Major oil and gas firms are being represented by lobbyists that have given more than £300,000 in support to Keir Starmer’s party.

Lord Moynihan of Chelsea, who holds shares in Shell and TotalEnergies, called the green transition a “children’s crusade”.

Campaigners warn that the UK will face “pressure from American fossil fuel interests” to slow its energy transition.

PA-based CEO Toby Rice hobnobbed with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Now he’s poised for pipelines, exports, and profits.

Victoria Hewson called the 2050 ambition a “huge own goal” while working for a Tufton Street think tank.

Ahead of a city council vote, Resource Works launched an influence campaign with stock submissions for restaurant owners, hospitality workers, and residents.