Lib-Con colatition to put 'green business' at heart of government
David Cameron and Nick Clegg today vowed to make the formation of a low-carbon economy one of the centrepieces of their coalition government, pledging to deliver a "full programme of measures" designed to deliver deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.
Speaking this afternoon in their first joint press conference, Lib Dem leader and deputy prime minister Nick Clegg said the formation of the coalition marked the moment when "fine words on the environment are finally translated into real action".
His comments were echoed by newly elected prime minister David Cameron, who insisted the government would be "passionate" about the formation of the "green economy".
The press conference was held as the new government released a seven-page document outlining the coalition agreement between the two parties, including a full page on environmental policy.
It states that the parties "agree to implement a full programme of measures to fulfil our joint ambitions for a low-carbon and eco-friendly economy", and includes a full list of shared green policies that will be introduced during the next parliament.
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