Fraser Nelson: The Osborne Doctrine

GWPF
"In the midst of the excitement from the Conservative Party conference, and distractions from Italian courtrooms, not enough attention was given to an radical declaration made by George Osborne. In one of the few important pronouncements to have come from the lectern, he declared: “Let’s at the very least resolve that we’re going to cut our carbon emissions no slower but also no faster than our fellow countries in Europe.” There is no mistaking the meaning of his words. And while it might not sound much, it was a piece of open defiance. .........Osborne is trying to navigate Britain away from what looks increasing like a second world recession. But as he so rightly said last week, we do not save the planet by running British business into the ground. The LibDems will wish to ignore his conference speech, but its implications are clear. A new era of climate realism is long overdue, and the Osborne doctrine calling an end to unilateral carbon policies is urgently needed. We look forward to its implementation."