Rishi Sunak appears set to water down some of the Government's net zero pledges to ensure they are "proportionate", in a move that has drawn sharp criticism from across the political spectrum and campaigners.The Prime Minister confirmed he will make a speech this week to "set out an important long-term decision", following reports that he would use one to row back on green targets.

Rishi Sunak appears set to water down some of the Government's net zero pledges to ensure they are "proportionate", in a move that has drawn sharp criticism from across the political spectrum and campaigners.The Prime Minister confirmed he will make a speech this week to "set out an important long-term decision", following reports that he would use one to row back on green targets.