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The plan will cut UK carbon dioxide emissions by five million tonnes a year, Hilary Benn said at the annual conference of Britain's ruling Labour Party.<\/p>\n

Benn said that the move was the result of a voluntary initiative by major retailers and energy suppliers "with the strong support of the lighting industry and the government."<\/p>\n

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