Labour defends ditching green spending pledge as Tory attacks continue
by Dominic McGrath
Feb 09, 2024
2 minutes
Labour is facing criticism after it ditched its pledge to spend £28 billion a year on green projects, as senior party figures sought to defend the U-turn.
Environmental groups, trade union allies and energy industry figures have all expressed disappointment at the move – while the Tories have continued to attack Labour’s fiscal credibility.
Shadow chancellor blamed the Conservatives’
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