Article 4R2MN Labour set to commit to net zero emissions by 2030

Labour set to commit to net zero emissions by 2030

by
Kate Proctor Political correspondent
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Party members back Green New Deal motion including nationalisation of big six energy firms

Labour is poised to commit itself to one of the most radical net zero emissions targets in Europe after members voted to agree to a target of 2030.

Party members voted on Tuesday at the autumn conference in Brighton to back a motion by the campaign group Labour for a Green New Deal to set a fixed date to achieve net zero, as well as nationalising the big six energy firms and guarantee green jobs.

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