Keir Starmer faces significant pressure following Tony Blair's critique of Labour's net zero strategy at PMQs. Blair, a seasoned political figure, reignites debate over achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, a strategy previously supported by various parties. His remarks coincide with recent statements from government officials questioning the feasibility of net zero targets. Steve Reed, Labour's environment secretary, attempted to downplay Blair's influence, asserting the government's commitment to clean energy for better energy security and job creation. The evolving climate policy discourse reveals deepening divides in British politics, affecting the electorate's perceptions ahead of future elections.
[Blair is] making a valid and important contribution to a very significant debate that we're having. I agree with much of what he said, but not absolutely every word and dot and comma of it.
The government is moving to clean energy because it's best for Britain. It's more energy security for Britain. It's jobs and investment right across the United Kingdom.
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