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politics1 year ago

Labour's U-turn on Green Spending: What You Need to Know

Labour leader Keir Starmer defends the party's decision to drop its £28bn green investment pledge, citing affordability concerns due to the economic impact of the Conservatives. The scaled-back plan will still prioritize clean power by 2030 and involve funding from taxes on energy firms' profits. This move has faced criticism from left-wing groups and unions, while the specifics of Labour's revised green spending remain to be fully detailed.