Get your house in order

A ‘one stop shop’ home energy upgrade scheme won’t in itself save the planet, but it will solve problems closer to home

Replacing draughty windows is an expensive undertaking Picture: Getty

What’s the best way to send a canvasser away from your door? Ask them their party’s policy on the Extinction Rebellion movement.

It works every time, unless the local or European Parliament candidate happens to be a member of the Green Party. In that case you might as well just invite them in and put on the kettle because they’re not going to be leaving any time soon.

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