Reeves says fiscal picture ‘very different’ from when Labour made £28bn green pledge

Shadow chancellor says flagship green policy must be approached in a way where the numbers add up'

The economic picture is very different" from when Labour set out its green investment plan, Rachel Reeves has said, as she refused to repeat her party's 28bn spending commitment.

The shadow chancellor said her party's green prosperity plan was important but had to be approached in a way where the numbers add up".