Boris slammed for saying Thatcher started climate fight ‘early’ by closing mines
Boris slammed for saying Thatcher started climate fight ‘early’ by closing mines
The PM sparked a row with remarks about his Tory predecessor’s legacy (Picture: Rex/Getty/Reuters)
Boris Johnson has sparked fury for ‘crass’ remarks claiming that Margaret Thatcher kick-started green energy in Britain by closing the country’s coal mines.
The Prime Minister suggested it gave the UK a ‘big early start’ in the fight against climate change.
He made the comments towards the end of a…