“..While Alistair Darling can and must use his first Budget today to deliver a step-change in Labour’s approach to climate change, we should remember that it is in Europe, not Westminster, that British politicians will take the decisions that could avert catastrophe.
The really big climate event this week is tomorrow’s summit of European leaders.
It is the approach taken there by the Chancellor and Gordon Brown that will make the difference between success and failure.
We should judge all parties on their willingness to agree to the European action necessary to secure a stable climate.
This is an important week for the UK’s climate change policy..”
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