The Tory MP has held the Reading West constituency since 2010. | ITV News Meridian
Former Cop26 president Sir Alok Sharma has announced he will not stand at the next general election.
“It has been the honour of my life to serve as the MP for a constituency in the town where I grew up and a privilege to serve in Government and represent the UK on the international stage. His announcement comes a few days after he raised concerns about Prime Minister Rishi Sunak weakening a host of pledges designed to help the UK achieve a net zero economy by 2050.
“The UK has led the world on net zero, climate action and tackling climate change during the Cop26 climate conference.“Leading on a green growth agenda is good for the economy, investment, jobs and the environment.”At the beginning of September, Mr Sunak eased an effective ban on new onshore wind farms in England to see off a threatened rebellion by Conservative MPs, which had been led by Sir Alok.
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