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Top Tory MP Raises Concerns Over Government Green Targets
A Conservative MP voiced concerns about U.K. green targets at the POLITICO 2024 energy summit. The Conservatives aim for a clean energy system by 2035, while Labour targets 2030. This issue is crucial ahead of the upcoming general election.
At POLITICO’s 2024 energy and climate summit, a top Conservative MP expressed concerns about the government's green targets.
The Conservatives have committed to cleaning the U.K. energy system by 2035 to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, while Labour aims for 2030.
This difference has become a significant political issue ahead of an anticipated general election.
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho argued that Labour's plan would increase reliance on Chinese supply chains.
Conservative MP Philip Dunne emphasized the need for public support, possibly through financial incentives from renewables developers.
Mark Owen-Lloyd of Photovolt labeled Labour's 2030 target as impractical, asserting that the 2035 deadline is achievable with faster approvals for renewables projects.
The Conservatives have committed to cleaning the U.K. energy system by 2035 to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, while Labour aims for 2030.
This difference has become a significant political issue ahead of an anticipated general election.
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho argued that Labour's plan would increase reliance on Chinese supply chains.
Conservative MP Philip Dunne emphasized the need for public support, possibly through financial incentives from renewables developers.
Mark Owen-Lloyd of Photovolt labeled Labour's 2030 target as impractical, asserting that the 2035 deadline is achievable with faster approvals for renewables projects.
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