Axing 2030 climate target branded ‘worst environmental decision’ of devolution

Holyrood ministers have been accused of making the “worst environmental decision in the history of devolution” as the Scottish Government abandoned a key climate change target.

Environmental campaigners hit out after Scottish Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan conceded the goal of reducing emissions by 75% by 2030 is now “out of reach”.

With the target enshrined in law, the Scottish – which includes the thanks to a powersharing agreement with the SNP – will now bring forward new legislation to ensure