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A “new deal” needn’t be green

Britain is seeking measures to revive its Covid-ravaged economy. It should choose from a broader palette than just “green”, says Matthew Lynn.

by: Matthew Lynn
13 Sep 2020
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We can buy our green electricity from the French.

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