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Burnham gives mixed Net Zero signals; ministers eye EV cuts amid PM’s climate-summit trip.
Ministers are considering cutting the 2030 EV sales mandate from 80% to between 50% and 70%.
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“Labour ‘plans to cut EV targets’ despite backlash from MPs”
“Louise Haigh is due to meet ministers from business, energy and transport departments for a crunch meeting on Wednesday”
Labour plans to cut EV targets despite MPs' backlash
Key points
- Labour reportedly plans to reduce electric vehicle (EV) target percentages this week.
- Current rules require 80% EV sales by 2030, with net zero goals by 2035.
- Lou ise Haigh to finalise plan after meetings with transport, energy and business departments.
- SMMT warns 2026 target of 33% may be missed without changes to policy.
- There is internal Whitehall debate over lowering targets to 60% or 50%.
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8 8 Burnham gives mixed Net Zero signals; ministers eye EV cuts amid PM’s climate-summit trip.
Ministers are considering cutting the 2030 EV sales mandate from 80% to between 50% and 70%.