Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face, and I can assure you that I recognise the importance and urgency of action on this issue.
I am proud of the Conservative government’s world-leading role in tackling climate change and the transition to Clean Growth, with the UK being fastest in the G20 to cut emissions. I consistently voted for measures to ensure clean energy becomes a more important part of our energy mix, because we have a responsibility to ensure that the world we leave our children is better than the one we found. However, I also believe that this cannot come at the cost of unaffordable energy bills for our households and businesses.
We’ve made it clear: the 2050 Net Zero target is impossible. With war in Europe and instability in the Middle East, we must be responsible and put families first. I oppose this government’s decisions which will add £150 the average electricity bill. We all want to protect the environment but not by imposing unfair costs on working people and businesses.
A Conservative Government would:
- End Labour’s ban on new oil and gas licences and maximise extraction from the North Sea
- Boost domestic supply and reducing dependence on foreign energy
- Scrap the mandate forcing manufacturers to produce electric vehicles
- End Labour’s 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars
- Repeal the Energy Profits Levy backing our energy industry to create jobs and growth
- Reverse Labour's planned 5p hike to fuel duty
- Abolish VAT on household energy bills for 3 years
- Repeal the Climate Change Act
- Axe the Carbon Tax
To help cut down on the rising cost of electricity, we will implement our Cheap Power Plan, saving the average family £200 a year on electricity bills and deliver even greater savings for businesses.