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UK seeks to weaken EU's 2030 renewables targets, despite Brexit

Leaked documents show Britain lobbied to water down, make non-binding or scrap green goals

Prime Minister Theresa May campaigning on Thursday in northern England. Photo: Getty
Prime Minister Theresa May campaigning on Thursday in northern England. Photo: Getty
  • Christopher Hopson in London
Published 1 June 2017, 14:01Updated 1 June 2017, 14:01