Worryingly, instead of the debate being about the journey and the path to Net Zero, I was hearing growing scepticism at this Conference about the need to decarbonise at all.
Just because we’ve had the A-list and Cameron’s Cuties in the past doesn’t mean it should be the only way.
It’s a simple formula: embrace the strength that comes from being a broad church; accept that policy development shouldn’t a closed shop; and endorse credible, local champions early.
When people think about what makes a good leader, we often think about things like strength of conviction, the ability to communicate with voters and vision. They’re all important. But so too is judgement.
Don’t stop talking about Hong Kong and the violation of the one state, two systems principle. Show support for Taiwan. Impose harsher sanctions against malign actors and make it harder for Government-backed businesses to integrate in the UK.