Labour set to slash UK electric‑vehicle targets despite MP opposition
The Guardian reports that ministers are expected to make steep cuts to the government’s electric‑vehicle (EV) targets this week, a move that would ease…
The Guardian reports that ministers are expected to make steep cuts to the government’s electric‑vehicle (EV) targets this week, a move that would ease pressure on car manufacturers but alarm many Labour MPs. The proposed reduction would weaken the sales mandate that forms a key part of the UK’s emission‑reduction plan, according to the outlet.
Louise Haigh, described as the de facto deputy prime minister, is slated to finalise the revised plan after a crunch meeting in Downing Street on Wednesday. The meeting is intended to resolve a long‑running dispute between the transport, energy and business departments.
Labour MPs have expressed concern that the cuts signal a shift away from the green agenda, questioning the government’s commitment to climate goals. The Guardian notes that the controversy reflects broader tensions within the party over the priority given to environmental issues.
Why it matters
The cuts could make it easier for carmakers but raise doubts about the UK’s ability to meet its emission‑reduction targets.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- EV, UK, MPs’, Louise Haigh
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- Politics
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