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The industry is weighing in on the political manifestos released last week ahead of the UK General Election.

Britain’s key political parties have published their manifestos ahead of the UK General Election on 4 July. To some degree, each of them targets climate in its pledges to the UK public.

Trade body Scottish Renewables has released its manifesto, calling on the next UK government to take action to boost the growth of the UK renewable industry.

Ripple Energy has published a People Power Manifesto, calling on the next government to prioritise people-owned power.

Offshore wind, EV charging and domestic energy efficiency have taken central roles in a Conservative manifesto otherwise lacking in clean energy initiatives.

At a ceremony in Birmingham this morning, the Labour Party launched its “manifesto for hope” including its plan for a “green transformation".

A consortium of UK environmental groups and the Liberal Democrats have both announced the environment should be a top priority of the 2015 election.