Adam Barnett

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Adam Barnett is DeSmog’s UK News Reporter. He is a former Staff Writer at Left Foot Forward and BBC Local Democracy Reporter.

onApr 12, 2024 @ 05:15 PDT

Lord Agnew is a shareholder in Equinor, the Norwegian oil and gas firm behind the โ€˜carbon bombโ€™ Rosebank oil field.

Lord Agnew is a shareholder in Equinor, the Norwegian oil and gas firm behind the โ€˜carbon bombโ€™ Rosebank oil field.
onMar 11, 2024 @ 11:32 PDT

The Ashfield MP, who left the Conservatives today for Reform, shares his new partyโ€™s trenchant opposition to net zero.

The Ashfield MP, who left the Conservatives today for Reform, shares his new partyโ€™s trenchant opposition to net zero.
Analysis
onFeb 23, 2024 @ 04:59 PST

From attacks on โ€œeco-madnessโ€ and accusations of a โ€œNet Zero Hoaxโ€, hereโ€™s our climate guide to the MPs contesting Labourโ€™s seat.

From attacks on โ€œeco-madnessโ€ and accusations of a โ€œNet Zero Hoaxโ€, hereโ€™s our climate guide to the MPs contesting Labourโ€™s seat.
onFeb 15, 2024 @ 08:10 PST

Tory peer Philippa Stroud, who has close ties to the funders of GB News, has been elevated to a senior advisory role by the government.

Tory peer Philippa Stroud, who has close ties to the funders of GB News, has been elevated to a senior advisory role by the government.
onFeb 13, 2024 @ 09:04 PST

Rupert Lowe, who is standing to replace net zero advocate Chris Skidmore, has attacked the โ€œcult of climate changeโ€ and โ€œclimate loonsโ€.

Rupert Lowe, who is standing to replace net zero advocate Chris Skidmore, has attacked the โ€œcult of climate changeโ€ and โ€œclimate loonsโ€.
onFeb 8, 2024 @ 04:05 PST

Producers say 'No Farmers, No Food' is a populist initiative that serves to โ€œwhip up indignation and angerโ€.

Producers say 'No Farmers, No Food' is a populist initiative that serves to โ€œwhip up indignation and angerโ€.
onFeb 6, 2024 @ 09:52 PST

The launch of Popular Conservatism saw attacks on โ€œnet zero zealotsโ€ and the Climate Change Committee.

The launch of Popular Conservatism saw attacks on โ€œnet zero zealotsโ€ and the Climate Change Committee.
onFeb 1, 2024 @ 06:30 PST

The Electoral Commission said it would consider enforcement action after the anti-net zero party inaccurately reported a different name on the donation.

The Electoral Commission said it would consider enforcement action after the anti-net zero party inaccurately reported a different name on the donation.
onJan 29, 2024 @ 10:37 PST

Petrol lobbyist Howard Cox is โ€œpushing false narrativesโ€ on air pollution, said his Green Party rival Zoรซ Garbett.

Petrol lobbyist Howard Cox is โ€œpushing false narrativesโ€ on air pollution, said his Green Party rival Zoรซ Garbett.
onJan 12, 2024 @ 04:55 PST

This week two cabinet ministers met with motoring campaigner and net zero critic Howard Cox, Reform UKโ€™s candidate for London Mayor.

This week two cabinet ministers met with motoring campaigner and net zero critic Howard Cox, Reform UKโ€™s candidate for London Mayor.