‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PM
Summary
Britain’s net zero economy, focused on reducing carbon emissions and boosting green industries, is worth £100 billion annually and supports well-paying jobs. Labour’s potential leader, Andy Burnham, faces pressure to reconsider support for net zero policies, but experts and unions emphasize the economic and political benefits of sticking to green targets.Key Facts
- The UK’s net zero economy is worth £100 billion a year and offers higher-paying jobs than average.
- More than 60% of UK people support net zero and climate action.
- Labour lost votes to pro-climate parties like the Greens and Liberal Democrats in recent local elections.
- Unions with members in oil and gas have mixed views, but most support net zero despite job declines in the North Sea sector.
- North Sea oil and gas jobs have been falling for over 15 years, dropping from 36,000 direct jobs in 2013 to about 30,000 in 2024.
- Clean technology is creating jobs and new industries in regions like the Humber and the North East of England.
- Moving toward clean energy is seen as key for the survival of new industries globally.
- Political experts warn weakening net zero policies could harm Labour’s electoral chances and economic growth.
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