Heat pump backlash grows with Rishi Sunak facing revolt from Tory MPs (Image: GETTY) The national drive for Britons to switch from traditional gas boilers to expensive heat pumps has sparked a fresh backlash from MPs and an industry leader. Ahead of a vote and potential rebellion from Conservative MPs, the Government is pressing ahead with its Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) policy, which is due to come into force in 2024. Mike Foster, CEO of Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), criticised the speed of plans to encourage Britons to replace their gas boilers, saying it would pass further costs onto consumers. He told Express.co…
