Summary
The Labour government plans to pass a new law in England to permanently ban fracking for shale gas. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced this plan at the Labour conference and intends to launch a national campaign against fracking. The party aims to focus on renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.
Key Facts
- Labour plans to introduce a law to ban fracking for shale gas in England permanently.
- Fracking is currently paused in England due to a suspension on granting new licenses.
- Ed Miliband announced the plan at the Labour conference and wants to start a national campaign against fracking.
- Reform UK has expressed support for fracking and opposes Labour's plans.
- Labour is promoting investment in renewable energy to meet 95% of electricity demand by 2030.
- The goal is to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Labour also announced plans to expand solar energy installations and increase clean energy jobs.
- There is public support for the UK's net zero target, despite concerns about costs.
