Polanski says Labour has ‘shocking record’ on climate issues as ministers expected to cut EV targets for car industry – UK politics live
Summary
UK ministers are expected to weaken targets requiring carmakers to sell electric vehicles, prompting criticism from Green Party leader Zack Polanski, who described Labour’s climate record as “shocking.” The government also says it plans to require large companies to remove goods made with forced labour from sale.Key Facts
- The government is reportedly expected to reduce the UK’s electric-vehicle sales targets for carmakers.
- A consultation considered reducing the 2030 target to 70% or as low as 50% of new car sales.
- The 2035 goal is likely to remain, according to an analysis cited in the article.
- The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit estimated that a 50% target could add 147 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.
- Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said proposed legislation would require large companies to conduct mandatory human-rights checks on their supply chains.
- The proposed rules would apply to UK businesses and non-UK businesses with UK-generated turnover above £350 million.
- Companies that fail to comply could be required to withdraw goods made with forced labour or modern slavery from sale.
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