Tony Blair faced significant backlash from Labour politicians and climate experts after criticizing the government's net zero strategy, claiming it was likely to fail. His comments were viewed as undermining party leader Keir Starmer during a crucial election period. Senior officials at Downing Street expressed their discontent with Blair, with some suggesting he has lost relevance in the party. Following backlash, Blair's institute clarified support for the government's net zero ambitions, but concerns remained about the potential long-term impact of his comments on party unity and the climate agenda.
Blair’s recent comments have drawn backlash from Labour insiders, who feel he has undermined Keir Starmer at a critical moment, weakening the party's position on net zero.
The crisis has sparked outrage among climate experts, who accused Blair of giving political cover to fossil fuel interests, thus jeopardizing the UK's legally binding net zero target.
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