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Cop31: will Andy Burnham choose climate or cost of living? – podcast
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This week the British prime minister will join world leaders in Turkey for the Cop31 summit. But he may raise some eyebrows as it looks like domestically he is prioritising the cost of living over tackling the climate crisis. The government is set to reduce electric vehicle targe
This week the British prime minister will join world leaders in Turkey for the Cop31 summit. But he may raise some eyebrows as it looks like domestically he is prioritising the cost of living over tackling the climate crisis. The government is set to reduce electric vehicle targets from 80% to 60%, which will please car manufacturers.
Meanwhile tensions are still high over the Rosebank oilfield and if it will get the go-ahead. Should Burnham prioritise the climate over the cost of living? Read Kiran’s exclusive on electric vehicles here Read Kiran’s analysis of Andy Burnham’s climate priorities here Read Peter Walker’s article on why Burnham is avoiding the press here Kiran references an article written by Burnham in the Evening Standard in 2021 that can be read here Watch Politics Weekly episodes on our YouTube channel here Send any questions for Pippa or Kiran to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com Continue reading...
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