Climate always comes second: are green issues slipping down Burnham’s agenda?

The prime minister has reiterated his commitment to meeting climate targets, citing the recent record‑breaking summer as a major concern for Britons. However, critics say his actions, including a proposed cut to electric‑vehicle targets for the car industry, suggest other priorities may be taking precedence. Labour leader Andy Burnham affirms his support for the green transition, while some of his MPs worry that repeated decisions are undermining climate ambitions. The piece examines the tension between stated goals and policy moves.

Prime minister says he’s committed to meeting climate targets, but some believe his actions suggest otherwiseLabour expected to cut EV targets for car industry despite MPs’ climate concernsAndy Burnham insists he is committed to the green transition, but his MPs worry that in decision after decision, he is showing that other priorities come first.“Our changing climate is a major concern for many Britons, not least because we have just emerged from our hottest summer on record,” the prime minister wrote in the Guardian in September. Continue reading...