Climate always comes second: are green issues slipping down Burnham’s agenda?
Summary
The article says Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government faces criticism from Labour MPs and climate groups over decisions they see as putting energy security and household finances ahead of climate goals. Ministers approved the Jackdaw gasfield and cut funding for several green schemes, while decisions on the Rosebank oilfield and electric-vehicle targets remain pending.Key Facts
- Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh approved the Jackdaw gasfield.
- Chancellor John Healey announced cuts to green programs, including heat-pump subsidies.
- The government is considering whether to approve the Rosebank oilfield and change electric-vehicle targets.
- More than £3 billion was cut from the energy department’s budget, with the article linking the savings to higher defence spending.
- The cuts include £700 million for hydrogen and carbon-capture technologies.
- The cuts affect the £15 billion Warm Homes Plan, which includes heat pumps, rooftop solar panels, batteries, and home insulation.
- Climate advocates and some Labour MPs warn the decisions could undermine emissions goals and progress on the green transition.
- Experts cited in the article say the UK may miss its heat-pump targets and could miss its next carbon-budget emissions target.
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