Yesterday (21 September), the UK’s net zero prospects took a heavy hit as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unleashed a flurry of delays effecting both the EV and heat industries.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering weakening key net zero targets such as the ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2030, according to media reports.
A Parliamentary debate was held in Westminster Hall today, called by Conservative MP Dr Caroline Johnson, who represents Sleaford and North Hykeham in Lincolnshire, on concerns from some Conservative MPs over solar deployment.
Nonprofit advocacy organisation People for Power says that 127 Conservative MPs, around a third of the parliamentary party, back its calls for community energy reforms as part of the Energy Bill.
Research from climate charity Possible has indicated that nearly half of people intending to vote Conservative want more renewable projects like onshore wind and solar to tackle energy costs.
Simon Clarke MP, the former Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, has received significant support for an amendment to lift the de facto ban on onshore wind farm developments dated 23 November.