Boris Johnson speaks out against government plans to cut solar subsidies

London mayor's warning of the threat of proposed Tory cuts to jobs and future investment is welcomed by green politicians and industry leaders

Boris Johnson has said he is "very concerned" about the government's proposals to cut subsidies to the fast-growing solar industry.

The mayor of London reminded ministers that 10,000 local jobs were dependent on this renewable power technology which had, in his view, "many, many attractions".