politics
Andy Burnham refuses to back down on Net Zero pledge amid mounting pressure over energy costs
The Prime Minister said the best way to lower bills was to cut the link between gas and the price of electricity
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham reaffirmed his commitment to tackling climate change and the green economy.
- He stated that de-linking gas and electricity pricing is a key strategy to lower energy bills.
- The transformation of Port Talbot into a green steel production facility was highlighted as a significant green industrial transition project.
- Burnham referred to his past record, including leading Greater Manchester with a carbon-neutral ambition of 2038.
- A pragmatic approach will be taken regarding decisions on the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea.
- Environmental activists have urged refusal of consent for North Sea developments due to climate impact concerns.
- The oil and gas industry and opposition politicians argue that these developments would create jobs and cut bills.