Kemi Badenoch faces criticism for contradicting her earlier commitment to the UK’s net zero target by 2050. Former minister Chris Skidmore recalled that, during her leadership campaign in 2022, Badenoch told Tory MPs she supported the policy, emphasizing its importance for green trade and supply chains. Disappointment erupted among green Tories after she stated that the net zero goal is unattainable without impacting living standards significantly or causing bankruptcy. This shift marks a departure from her earlier assurances and raises concerns about the commitment to environmental policies under her leadership.
Badenoch's recent comments reflect a significant shift, claiming that achieving net zero would lead to severe declines in living standards or financial bankruptcy for citizens.
Chris Skidmore noted that Badenoch previously assured Tory MPs of her commitment to net zero during the hustings and reiterated its importance for green trade and supply chains.
The recent abandonment of the net-zero pledge has angered green Conservatives, who recall her past assurances about supporting the policy during her leadership campaign.
A Tory source who attended the 2022 hustings confirmed Badenoch's commitment to net zero, indicating a dramatic change in her stance shortly after the meeting.
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