UK doesn't have right policies to meet renewable energy target, admits Amber Rudd

Energy secretary says heat and transport must make a contribution to meeting the EU target of sourcing 15% of renewable energy by 2020

Amber Rudd has admitted the UK does not have the right policies in place to meet its EU target of sourcing 15% of energy from renewable sources by 2020, and challenged transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin to help make up the shortfall.

The energy secretary told MPs on Tuesday that meeting the target would be challenging, and admitted that the UK could end up having to buy renewable energy from its European neighbours if it fell short.