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The government has been clear that their rulings are not legally binding.

The UK has legally binding targets to reduce its levels of planet-warming emissions, and contribute to the global goal of preventing average temperatures rising by more than 1.5C by 2050.

These decisions put some of the largest housing developments affected by the fires in a bind.

"Any airport expansion must be delivered in line with our legally binding climate change commitments and meet strict environmental requirements."

She has touted the deputy role as a position that would allow her to champion the role of backbenchers and activists without the constraints that bind a member of the cabinet such as Phillipson.