It’s an effort by the oil sands group to deflect attention away from a long record of misleading climate claims, disinformation expert argues.

The former prime minister attacks flagship climate deals and makes false claims about electric vehicles, Russia’s influence on energy policies, and net zero.

The conference featuring Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman descended into chaos as police were called.

Activists aim to make it “politically toxic” for elected representatives to associate with coal, oil and gas companies.

Parliamentary candidate Noel Matthews, who has sacked candidates accused of supporting far-right figures, previously defended the EDL founder.

Lord Agnew is a shareholder in Equinor, the Norwegian oil and gas firm behind the ‘carbon bomb’ Rosebank oil field.

Legal challenges could delay the EPA’s ability to enact the measures, which coincide with Louisiana activists' fight against projects poised to increase air pollution.