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Tories plan to force Whitehall carbon cuts

By Jean Eaglesham, Chief Political Correspondent

Published: November 23 2009 22:11 | Last updated: November 23 2009 22:11

A Conservative government would cut funding to Whitehall departments that do not reduce their carbon emissions 10 per cent within a year, said George Osborne, the shadow chancellor.

As the opposition party recalibrates its economic message from one of austerity to recovery, Mr Osborne was due to announce on Tuesday a swathe of environmental initiatives designed to ensure “the green revolution is a growth revolution”.

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