London mayor says government should stay true to its beliefs and face down those who claim net zero adds to cost of living
Keir Starmer’s government has shown a lack confidence that it has the answers to the country’s problems, the mayor of London has said, as he called on the chancellor to back green investment in this month’s budget.
Speaking on the eve of a summit of world mayors in Rio de Janeiro, Sadiq Khan said the Treasury should be more supportive of the energy secretary Ed Miliband in his pursuit of the government’s target of an 81% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.
The public would reward the government for facing down those who claim net zero policies are adding to the cost of living, the London mayor said, as he argued that cabinet ministers should be true to their beliefs.
“I can’t understand how we’ve lost the art and ability to explain to people what we’re doing,” he added.
