By GB News (World News) | Created at 2024-12-13 07:32:52 | Updated at 2024-12-19 06:46:48
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Just Stop Oil supporter and Labour mega-donor Dale Vince lived a life of "excessive consumerism" involving private jets, luxury cars and expensive champagne, the High Court heard yesterday.
The green energy tycoon's commitment to a sustainable lifestyle was questioned by his ex-wife Kate Vince during their ongoing divorce proceedings.
Vince, 50, told the court that periods of their marriage had been marked by "an exceptionally high standard of living" despite her former husband's public eco-warrior image.
The revelations emerged as the couple battle over the division of their wealth, with Vince estimated to be worth £100 million through his green energy firm Ecotricity.
Dale Vince
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In her written evidence, Vince said: "It is not correct that Dale has made it his life's mission to lead a low-impact life since the early 1980s. Although he had an interest in sustainability, he had no problem participating in conspicuous consumerism."
She detailed how Vince "travelled by private jet, drank imported champagne and wine, and went on multiple international holidays."
The couple's home featured a "cardboard mountain" of discarded boxes from their purchases, which Mrs Vince described as "excessive consumerism."
Their luxurious lifestyle included a helicopter ride on their wedding day, two private jet flights, first-class travel, and ownership of a 56ft luxury yacht.
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