James Murray Business Green ‘Clegg, Miliband and Cameron could yet usher in a historic transformation of the UK economy – businesses and investors should take note Yes, the question posed in the headline to this blog is wilfully provocative. It sure doesn’t feel like a green golden age is just around the corner, does it?
Few things engender cynicism quite like an election campaign, and this one is anything but an exception to that rule. Characters have been assassinated, spending pledges have been left unfunded, dog whistles have been blown, journalists have been heckled, semantics have been abused, and the electorate have been treated with that unique mix of fear, condescension and contempt which our post-expenses scandal political class appear to have perfected. Worst of all for green businesses and investors, the urgent need to transform our economy is being largely ignored by both the main political parties and the mainstream media. To read more:
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