"It's well known that there are climate change deniers in the Conservative ranks in Brussels and it seems now that they have gained the upper hand"

Tory MEPs warned not to undermine PM over European climate targets | Politics | guardian.co.uk

Tory MEPs who are threatening to undermine David Cameron over tougher European climate change targets have been warned that their behaviour risks ruining Britain's reputation as a leading voice in the fight against global warming.

Hours before a European parliament vote in Brussels, Liberal Democrat MEP Chris Davies said the rebels risked not just damaging the prime minister, but also the UK's green credentials.
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[Chris Davies] "It's well known that there are climate change deniers in the Conservative ranks in Brussels and it seems now that they have gained the upper hand..."