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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%.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished09:26 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished09:26 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Polanski says Labour has ‘shocking record’ on climate issues as ministers expected to cut EV targets for car industry – UK politics live”
“Louise Haigh is expected to agree to cut a target for EV sales by about a quarter”
Polanski criticizes Labour over climate record as EV targets reportedly cut
Key points
- The Guardian reports ministers may weaken 2030 EV targets to 70% or 50%.
- ECIU estimates 50% EV mandate could add 147 MtCO2e, about 58% of Rosebank oil emissions.
- Analyst Jess Ralston says weaker targets won't help manufacturers or public costs.
- Polanski accuses Labour of a 'shocking record' on climate issues amid EV cuts.
- Green party leaders and COP31 context criticize government for undermining climate action.
Other reports
- SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
“Labour ‘plans to cut EV targets’ despite backlash from MPs”
- SourceMail OnlineLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Mail OnlineSourceMail OnlineLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Mail Online
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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%.