Tony Blair at war with Ed Miliband over net zero
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Labour responds after Tony Blair takes aim at net zero push
- Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair criticises Keir Starmer’s government over their net-zero policies, arguing that voters feel their sacrifices won't significantly impact climate change.
- Sources close to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband say that the green agenda is central to the Labour Party and was part of their winning election manifesto.
- Blair's intervention comes amid rising popularity for Reform UK, which opposes net-zero policies. He warns that phasing out fossil fuels soon is unrealistic, citing global trends like increased fossil fuel use and emissions from developing nations.
- The former PM suggests world leaders are aware of the ineffectiveness of current climate policies but fear being labelled "climate deniers."
- Miliband's spokesperson says the UK is already investing in carbon capture and AI technology for climate action, as suggested, while supporters point to the economic benefits of net-zero businesses.