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• The Conservative party narrowly held former prime minister Boris Johnson’s seat in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, vacated after his resignation from parliament.
• The winning candidate positioned himself as the anti-Ulez choice, tapping into local anger at the policy.
• But as comments from media and politicians show, the Uxbridge story signals a new stage of national politics that demonises environmental policies.
• And my research suggests this could develop into an important new front in the culture war, with the power to help determine the next election.

Climate change culture wars

• My research shows net-zero policies are the next target of right-wing populism and culture wars in the UK.
• Narratives are emerging that tie complaints about climate policies being undemocratic or expensive to issues of Brexit, energy security and a “green elite”.
• Climate and public health measures are now linked in broader ideological battles about political and economic priorities.

Green policies

• Opposition to these schemes has also been co-opted by conspiracy theorists arguing that climate policies are an attempt to take away personal freedoms.
• A decade before Sunak, Conservative prime minister David Cameron stepped back from environmental policies, calling for ministers to “ditch the green crap”.
• As I’ve argued, green policies can transform neighbourhoods.
• These are problems that should be ironed out by comprehensive and sensitive policies that maximise the benefits of any change.

The coming election

• The current debates miss a key point of climate action: it is never just about emissions.
• If the latter, the next general election will be fought as a climate change culture war.
• On one side will be a group seeking to portray climate action as a costly, undemocratic and unfair exercise.

• The high-demand, sold-out event struck a nerve with Londoners, with 97 percent of attendees saying they planned to change their behavior for good.
• "Time is running out to turn around the damaging effects of plastic waste pollution.
• Further, scientists continue to sound the alarm about plastic pollution in the Great Lakes region, estimating 22 million pounds of plastic enter the lakes annually.
• "The Blue Paradox is an opportunity to capture that momentum, engage the next generation, and build on our desire to impact the issue positively."

• LONDON, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yannick Alléno , one of the world's most Michelin-starred chefs, is excited to announce that Pavyllon London , his debut London restaurant in Mayfair, will officially open its doors on July 1 2023, with reservations now open for summer bookings.
• Set within Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane , the eagerly anticipated opening will offer Londoners and international visitors refined neighbourhood dining with highly crafted, innovative yet unpretentious plates, created from a live open kitchen.
• Chef Yannick Alléno's first venture in the city will feature a restaurant, bar, private dining room, and expansive al fresco terrace.
• "Pavyllon London is an embodiment of my lifelong dream to redefine French dining," says Chef Yannick Alléno.

• Half (49%) of all businesses in London would consider introducing unlimited holiday allowance as the capital takes the lead in flexible working practices, reveals research from fintech lender, Sonovate .
• Across the UK, this figure drops to around a third (35%) of businesses who would consider offering unlimited annual leave to workers.
• The research also shows that businesses in London are more likely to introduce generous job perks to attract and retain talent compared to businesses across the rest of the UK.
• Richard Prime, co-CEO of Sonovate, comments: “London firms continue to lead the way in offering the most generous and competitive perks to workers.