Papers Issue Corrections After Writing Up Inaccurate Tory Attack on Jenrick
The Conservative Party has faced backlash for inaccurately attributing air conditioning regulations to Robert Jenrick, which were actually established under Michael Gove and Kemi Badenoch. Several news outlets reported on the Tory press release but are now issuing corrections regarding Jenrick's involvement. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions within the party and the need for accurate communication.
- ▪The Tories accused Robert Jenrick of creating air con regulations that were actually published by Michael Gove and Kemi Badenoch.
- ▪A press release from the Conservative Party pledged to reverse a Net Zero ban on air conditioning in new homes.
- ▪Major newspapers have issued corrections after initially reporting the Tory claims about Jenrick.
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The Tories have accused Robert Jenrick of being responsible for air con regulations that were actually published by Michael Gove and Kemi Badenoch. Slipping on the banana peel… A press release went out overnight: “Today, the Conservative Party have pledged to reverse the Net Zero ban on air con in new homes, as the latest heatwave leaves families suffering unnecessarily… the Conservatives pledge to overturn this ban devised by Robert Jenrick as Housing Secretary and entrenched in London by Sadiq Khan.” The Tories say “the legal foundation is Approved Document O of the Building Regulations.
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