Rishi Sunak plans to weaken vital green measures
Summary by NewsWall Sep 20
- No indication of Mr Sunak abandoning the legal commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Significant shift in the Conservative Party's approach to net zero policy, setting them apart from the Labour Party.
- Multiple sources reveal that Mr Sunak will praise the UK as a global leader on net zero in his speech.
- Ministers considered imposing fines on landlords for not upgrading their properties to a specific energy efficiency level.
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UK leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he’s delaying by five years a ban on new gas and diesel ...
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Rishi Sunak to Weaken U.K. Climate Targets as Election Approaches: Britain’s prime minister is expected to delay a ban on the sale of new gas- and diesel-only ...
nytimes.com/2023/09/20/world/europe/uk-sunak-climate-change.html
UK Prime Minister Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years in contentious climate shift
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British Prime Minister's speech expected: Sunak wants to soften climate targets: The change of course had already been indicated, now Rishi Sunak is getting ...
spiegel.de/ausland/richi-sunak-will-klimaziele-aufweichen-a-a8dad495-faf5-4295-9855-29b6b87830cf
Net zero: Rishi Sunak pushes back ban on new petrol and diesel cars to 2035 - BBC News
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British Prime Minister Sunak wants to weaken climate targets: British Prime Minister Sunak wants to water down his climate policy a year before the general ...
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Al Gore leads international chorus of disapproval for Sunak’s climate U-turn: Decision by UK prime minister to water down key climate policies ‘really shocking ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/21/al-gore-rishi-sunak-climate-crisis
Rishi Sunak's course correction: This is how Great Britain's Prime Minister wants to scale back climate targets
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Rishi Sunak considering weakening key green policies: Plans could include delaying a ban on sales of new petrol cars and the phasing out of gas boilers.
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Rishi Sunak confirms he's delaying ban on new petrol and diesel cars and boosts boiler upgrade scheme
news.sky.com/story/rishi-sunak-confirms-hes-delaying-ban-on-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars-and-boosts-boiler-upgrade-scheme-12965656
Rishi Sunak's backtrack: why the U.K. is now extending the gasoline era - and what it means for the climate
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U.K. Leader Rishi Sunak Waters Down Climate Goals in a Contentious Move: Rishi Sunak said he’s delaying a ban on new gas and diesel cars by five years ...
time.com/6316330/uk-sunak-climate-goals-delay/
We won’t save planet by bankrupting the British people, says Braverman: Home secretary denies government backing away from net zero commitments but says it must ...
theguardian.com/politics/2023/sep/20/suella-braverman-net-zero-not-bankrupting-british-people
In today’s First Edition: Rishi Sunak insists the UK is still on course to make its net zero by 2050 targets – but questions remain if that is true after this ... Show more
Sunak accused of making 'false argument' on net zero as plans spark industry backlash
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Sunak Delays UK’s Petrol Car Ban as Part of Green U-Turn: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak softened key parts of the UK government’s green agenda ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-20/uk-to-delay-ban-on-sale-of-new-petrol-diesel-cars-until-2035
'Dangerous and Desperate': Sunak's Net-Zero Flip Condemned by Left, Right, and Center
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Rishi Sunak’s Green Policy Rollback Imperils Britain’s 2050 Net Zero Target: Rishi Sunak’s plans to backtrack on green policies will put the UK’s 2050 net zero ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-20/sunak-s-green-rollback-imperils-britain-s-2050-net-zero-target
Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn is an intelligent political move: Team Sunak has cleverly outmanoeuvred a troublesome predecessor
inews.co.uk/opinion/rishi-sunaks-net-zero-u-turn-is-an-intelligent-political-move-2634551
'Margaret Thatcher would think Rishi Sunak's net zero plan was weak, and makes it harder for Britain to be a world lead.'
Former Cabinet Minister ... Show more
How likely the UK is to hit net zero by 2050 – and what you can do to help: Rishi Sunak's Net Zero U-turns are likely to push the UK even further away from ...
inews.co.uk/news/environment/uk-net-zero-2050-what-can-do-help-2632921
Net zero: How will Rishi Sunak's climate policy changes affect me? : In what has been described as a watering down of key targets, Rishi Sunak has announced ...
itv.com/news/2023-09-20/how-will-rishi-sunaks-climate-policy-changes-affect-me
Rishi Sunak to Announce Controversial Backtrack on U.K. Climate Commitments: The news drew dismay from environmental groups, opposition parties and some members ...
time.com/6315892/uk-rishi-sunak-backtrack-climate-commitments/
Rishi Sunak: Britain's Prime Minister is rolling back climate policy: Rishi Sunak postpones ban on combustion cars and oil and gas heating to 2035 ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2023-09/rishi-sunak-grossbritannien-klimaziele-aufweichung
Sunak delays UK petrol car ban, seeking voter support on climate: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak watered down Britain's plans to tackle climate change on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-interior-minister-braverman-we-need-pragmatic-approach-net-zero-2023-09-20/
Great Britain postpones climate targets: Combustion car ban five years later: Great Britain was a pioneer in climate protection. Now Prime Minister Sunak delays ...
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Sunak pushes UK's new petrol and diesel car ban back to 2035 in major U-turn: Originally due to take force in 2030, the deadline has now been delayed by five ...
lemonde.fr/en/united-kingdom/article/2023/09/20/sunak-pushes-uk-s-new-petrol-and-diesel-car-ban-back-to-2035-in-major-u-turn_6138220_135.html
Will Rishi Sunak's green wedge issue win over the public?
The prime minister has announced delays and changes to several green policies in a major shake-up of ... Show more
What Sunak’s net zero pivot means for UK climate goals and the next election: PM is pushing back key green targets as he seeks to draw a sharp dividing line ...
ft.com/content/d44e70d1-19b7-4181-9267-5e38030d3d58
Rishi Sunak accused of axing net zero policies which never existed in combative Radio 4 interview
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rishi-sunak-net-zero-bbc-radio-4-b2415688.html
Abrupt U-turn in British climate policy: Prime Minister Sunak is pushing back key climate goals for years, which is also met with resistance within his own ranks ...
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UK net zero policies: What do changes mean?: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday he would delay targets for changing cars and domestic heating ...
reuters.com/world/uk/what-are-britains-energy-targets-how-could-they-change-2023-09-20/
Rishi Sunak says scrapped green goals were ‘not necessary’ to meet emissions targets
ft.com/content/07acf41d-9c1b-4674-b4ad-aee671710378
Rishi Sunak: Thatcher would have backed me on net zero — follow live: Key momentsPM defends delaying green policiesEd Miliband accuses Sunak of “dither and ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-net-zero-latest-news-uk-climate-plans-zvhlszz09
Sunak waters down Britain's climate goals: LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak watered down Britain's commitments to tackle climate change on ...
thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/09/21/sunak-waters-down-britain039s-climate-goals
'We're absolutely not slowing down net zero efforts,' Rishi Sunak insists amid criticism
itv.com/news/2023-09-21/rishi-sunaks-net-zero-slowdown-creates-dividing-line-with-labour
Rishi Sunak gambles on cutting back net-zero plans: Rishi Sunak has pledged that he will not impose “unacceptable costs” on British households to hit the ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-gambles-on-cutting-back-net-zero-plans-s6tz3zvpp
UK leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years in contentious climate policy shift
english.elpais.com/climate/2023-09-20/uk-leader-rishi-sunak-delays-ban-on-new-gas-and-diesel-cars-by-5-years.html
Rishi Sunak’s anti-green turn on Britain’s climate targets: It creates uncertainty, will deter investors and probably won’t win voters
economist.com/britain/2023/09/20/rishi-sunaks-anti-green-turn-on-britains-climate-targets
UK PM Rishi Sunak softens policies aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions: UK PM Rishi Sunak softens policies aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions
wionews.com/world/uk-backtracks-on-net-zero-policies-638035
Rishi Sunak Says UK Will Adopt "Realistic" Approach For Net Zero Target
ndtv.com/world-news/rishi-sunak-says-uk-will-adopt-realistic-approach-for-net-zero-target-4409212
With net zero U-turn, Mr Stability is slipping: Rishi Sunak's announcement rowing back the Government's green pledges followed a leak from Downing ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/net-zero-u-turn-mr-stability-slipping-2631987
UK PM Sunak to announce more 'proportionate' climate response: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will give a speech this week in which he is expected to delay ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-considers-delaying-ban-sale-new-petrol-diesel-cars-bbc-2023-09-19/
Sunak’s new strategy: hard truths: The last time Tory activists and MPs gathered for their annual party conference, it didn’t end well ...
spectator.co.uk/article/sunaks-new-strategy-hard-truths/
Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn has been worked on ‘for months’ but undermined by leak, sources claim
inews.co.uk/news/politics/rishi-sunak-net-zero-u-turn-worked-on-months-2630923
It’s clear why Rishi Sunak is U-turning on green pledges – the public is worried about the cost
inews.co.uk/opinion/rishi-sunak-u-turning-green-pledges-public-paying-2630737
Reaction to PM Sunak watering down Britain's climate goals: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak watered down Britain's commitments to tackle climate change on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/world/uk/reaction-pm-sunak-watering-down-britains-climate-goals-2023-09-20/
‘Unacceptable costs’: Britain delays petrol car ban, weakens net-zero targets: The policy U-turn is aimed at protecting vulnerable households from increased cost ...
smh.com.au/world/europe/unacceptable-costs-britain-delays-petrol-car-ban-weakens-net-zero-targets-20230921-p5e6dp.html
Rishi Sunak delays net zero policies — as it happened: Key momentsPM announces measures on electric cars and gas boilersOne in five homes will not need to ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-net-zero-uk-latest-news-gas-boilers-diesel-petrol-cars-ban-qbl9dnc0s
Auto industry slams Britain's petrol car ban delay and confusion: Carmakers, which have invested billions on electric vehicles, slammed Britain's move to delay a ...
reuters.com/world/uk/british-carmakers-slam-flip-flop-petrol-car-ban-seek-certainty-2023-09-20/
British PM Rishi Sunak rolls back key climate measures: Sunak vows Britain will still meet target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while deferring a ban on ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-rishi-sunak-climate-policies-reversal/
UK PM Sunak: We will not force households to take energy efficiency measures: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday the government would not force ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-pm-sunak-we-will-not-force-households-take-energy-efficiency-measures-2023-09-20/
U.K. delays ban on new gas, diesel cars as Sunak waters down climate goals: Rishi Sunak said he remained committed to the legally-binding target of reaching net ...
globalnews.ca/news/9972693/uk-climate-emissions-plan-sunak/
Scotland's climate plan could be delayed after Sunak's net zero U-turn: The Scottish Government may have to delay its new climate change plan as ministers ...
heraldscotland.com/news/23805710.scotlands-climate-plan-delayed-sunaks-net-zero-u-turn/
Britain delays ban on new petrol and diesel cars to 2035 - PM Sunak: Britain will push back a ban on new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2035 from 2030 ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britain-delays-ban-new-petrol-diesel-cars-2035-pm-sunak-2023-09-20/
During a press conference, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he has scrapped a list of "worrying proposals" suggested to meet net zero targets ... Show more
Sunak announces delay of climate goals to avoid ‘bankrupting’ Britons: Sunak’s critics, including members of his own party, said he was delaying inevitable ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/20/rishi-sunak-climate-goals-delay/
The UK prime minister said, among other things, he was pushing back a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035.�on.ft.com/451jEAi
Sunak announces series of U-turns on net zero pledges: UK prime minister says policy shift to include pushing back ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars to ...
ft.com/content/02ecb92e-1e67-4db1-ad73-6c0e76bdc6ca
U.K. leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years: U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he's delaying by five years a ban on new gas and ...
ctvnews.ca/world/u-k-leader-rishi-sunak-delays-ban-on-new-gas-and-diesel-cars-by-5-years-1.6569581
🔴 Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles will be pushed back from 2030 to 2035
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Latest UK politics as Rishi Sunak reveals ban of new petrol and diesel cars pushed back to 2035
inews.co.uk/news/uk-politics-live-latest-news-inflation-rate-today-2628979
British PM Rishi Sunak signals plan to backtrack on some climate goals: The news drew wide criticism from political opponents, environmental groups and large ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-british-pm-rishi-sunak-signals-plan-to-backtrack-on-some-climate-goals/
U-turning on electric car and gas boiler targets would show how scared Rishi Sunak is
inews.co.uk/opinion/rishi-sunak-net-zero-electric-car-boiler-scared-2629731
Labour poised to back 2030 petrol and diesel car ban as Rishi Sunak prepares to announce net zero policy delay
inews.co.uk/news/politics/labour-2030-petrol-diesel-car-ban-rishi-sunak-announce-net-zero-policy-delay-2630557
Britain is tossing aside its last green trump card: Rishi Sunak is shifting into election mode. Ahead of a likely national poll next year ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/britain-is-tossing-aside-its-last-green-trump-card-2023-09-20/
Carmakers bombard No10 with calls over Rishi Sunak’s ‘utter mess’ plan to delay 2030 electri
inews.co.uk/news/carmakers-no-10-calls-rishi-sunak-plan-delay-2030-electric-vehicle-2630123
UK net zero latest: Delays to phase out petrol cars will drive up costs, says Labour
ft.com/content/72a86d54-9774-4637-92e0-8d4ff9bc6116
Vauxhall joins US car giant Ford in condemning Rishi Sunak for considering a delay to the ban on new petrol and diesel cars
Experts warn UK motoring industry ... Show more
Politics latest: PM accused of 'electorally stupid' and 'environmentally damaging' weakening of green policies
news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-net-zero-tory-row-as-sunak-set-to-delay-policies-first-ever-joint-consultant-and-junior-doctor-strikes-12593360
Rishi Sunak can’t have it both ways on net zero: Rishi Sunak’s speech on green policies has received plenty of criticism but he began by making a very fair point ...
newstatesman.com/quickfire/2023/09/rishi-sunak-cant-have-it-both-ways-on-net-zero
BBC report: British government to water down climate targets: n response to a media report, British Prime Minister Sunak has said he plans to give a speech in ...
nzz.ch/international/bericht-britische-regierung-will-klimaziele-verwaessern-ld.1757053
Great Britain: Rishi Sunak wants to weaken climate targets, according to reports: U-turn in climate policy? The British Prime Minister is apparently considering ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2023-09/grossbritannien-rishi-sunak-berichte-klimaziele-schwaechen
Rishi Sunak to water down climate pledges: Critics say the prime minister should not tear up key planks of government policy in a quest for political advantage
thetimes.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-to-water-down-climate-pledges-amid-resiling-qualms-jth99859m
“Cutting the green crap” is a losing strategy for Rishi Sunak : A summer of record-breaking global temperatures and climate disaster should have provided the ...
newstatesman.com/spotlight/sustainability/energy/2023/09/net-zero-green-losing-strategy-rishi-sunak
UK's Sunak defends climate policy shift: Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insisted he was "not slowing down efforts" to tackle climate ...
rte.ie/news/uk/2023/0921/1406616-climate-policy-sunak/
Rishi Sunak climate change: Boilers and cars – what does the Prime Minister’s roll-back on green targets means for Scotland?
scotsman.com/news/environment/rishi-sunak-climate-change-boilers-and-cars-what-does-the-prime-ministers-roll-back-on-green-targets-means-for-scotland-4344404
Rishi Sunak set to rip up net zero policies ahead of election: Plans to ban sales of petrol cars by 2030 and new gas boilers by 2035 are both expected to be ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/rishi-sunak-set-rip-net-zero-policies-election-2628738
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