Miliband sacks Dame Mary Archer from net zero advisory role amid political backlash
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Dame Mary Archer has been removed from her role as a non-executive board member of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, prompting accusations of political bias and silencing of dissenting opinions. Her dismissal, reportedly orchestrated by Jeremy Pocklington, follows recent critical comments from Sir Tony Blair regarding the government's net zero strategy, which Archer reportedly shares. Concerns have been raised by Conservative MP Sir Christopher Chope about the government suppressing different perspectives within its ranks. The decision adds to political tensions surrounding Ed Miliband's leadership and the direction of climate policies.
Dame Mary Archer's removal from her board position at DESNZ symbolizes a troubling trend of suppressing dissent within the government's climate policy framework.
Sir Christopher Chope's comments reflect a growing concern among politicians over the intolerance of differing views in a government that prioritizes its climate agenda.
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