ePolitix: Fighting climate change must remain a priority despite the economic downturn, the environment secretary has said. Hilary Benn told the Labour Party conference in Manchester on Wednesday that a low-carbon economy would create a million jobs. And commending Gordon Brown’s “strong leadership” on climate change, he pointed to government measures to help people cope with rising fuel bills, such as winter fuel payments and funding for loft insulation. “But, conference, as well …