Sources say the new office would demonstrate commitment to achieving clean power by 2030 and provide a key dividing line with the Tories.
Labour will ramp up its efforts to achieve net zero with a dedicated team of officials working to eliminate carbon emissions if it wins the election, Sky News understands. The party's transition team, led by Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff Sue Gray, is considering setting up an Office for Net Zero if it forms the next government, sources said, with a focus on delivering its aim for clean power as laid out in its manifesto.
👉 Tap here to follow Politics at Jack and Sam's wherever you get your podcasts 👈 While Labour have announced moves to accelerate the move to net zero, including doubling onshore wind, tripling solar power and quadrupling offshore wind by 2030, Mr Sunak's approach has been more cautious. Last year the prime minister announced he was easing a series of green policies to protect 'hard-pressed British families' from 'unacceptable costs'.
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