Labour's £28bn Green Investment Pledge Under Scrutiny
Party officials hold meetings to discuss future of the plan, with decision yet to be made.
- Labour's pledge to invest £28 billion annually in green projects is under scrutiny, with reports suggesting the party might not be able to meet this target until the end of its first term.
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that the level of spending will not be possible for some time and will depend on the growth of the economy.
- Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy insisted the party is committed to its green prosperity plan by the end of a first parliament, but not regardless of the economic climate.
- Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has hinted he could scale down the investment given the financial picture he would inherit if he becomes prime minister.
- Senior Labour officials are reportedly holding meetings to discuss the future of the green prosperity plan, with a decision yet to be made.