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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

It's as if Keir Starmer is seeking out all the positive reasons to vote Labour and deleting them | George Monbiot

Labour party's key proposals have been destroyed, raising concerns about their ability to bring about meaningful change.
If Labour fails to deliver, it could lead to disillusionment and potential threats to democracy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Scuttling his flagship green policy, Sir Keir Starmer has imperilled his credibility | Andrew Rawnsley

Labour's green prosperity plan, which aimed to invest £28bn a year in transitioning to a carbon-free economy, has been abandoned by Sir Keir Starmer.
The plan was touted as Labour's flagship policy, intended to create high-skilled jobs and make Britain competitive in the global green technologies race.
Although Sir Keir Starmer insists elements of the plan are still being retained, the investment in green energy, homes, and jobs has shrunk to a fraction of the original proposal. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Starmer to scale back home insulation scheme as part of green policy U-turn

Keir Starmer is cutting back Labour's green prosperity plan, specifically scaling down the home insulation scheme.
Labour will promise an additional 5bn a year of green spending on top of government commitments to cut government debt levels. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Starmer's 28bn green pledge is a vote winner. Labour must ignore Tory attacks and keep the faith | Pollly Toynbee

Labour's spending plans are being criticized by the Conservative campaign for potentially resulting in higher taxes.
Labour sees their 28bn green prosperity plan as the foundation for their future success and to attract private investment. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

What is Labour's 28bn green plan and could it be shelved?

Labour's proposed green prosperity plan would commit 28bn a year to kickstart the UK's transition to a low-carbon economy.
The plan includes boosting renewable energy, insulating homes, improving transport infrastructure, fostering low-carbon industries, and helping fossil fuel-reliant industries transition to net zero.
The 28bn figure has been criticized by the Tories, who claim it would require higher taxes, but economists argue that it can be funded without raising taxes and seen as an investment. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Keir Starmer promises not to lecture people about carbon emissions

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer promises not to lecture people about their individual carbon footprints, stating that individual action alone will not solve the climate crisis.
Labour's promised 28 billion-a-year Green Prosperity Plan may be scaled back due to the current state of public finances, although Sir Keir Starmer insists he is determined to fulfill the promise. [ more ]
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