Keir Starmer's Big Green £28bn U-turn
Starmer faces backlash over scaling back of green investment plan
February 8, 2024
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February 8, 2024
Keir Starmer's Big Green £28bn U-turn
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<p>Today, we look at Labour ditching it’s £28bn green investment pledge.</p><p>The spending, announced in 2021, had been a key part of the party's plans to reach climate targets and secure green jobs. The U-turn has already faced criticism from within Labour. </p><p>Chris has been speaking to Keir Starmer, who's blaming the Conservatives. James and Chris are also joined by the Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar.</p><p>You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere
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