No decision made on reducing electric vehicle targets – Burnham
The Prime Minister was challenged on whether a cut would erode the Government’s commitment to the green agenda.
Andy Burnham has insisted no decision has yet been made on changes to electric vehicle targets amid reports the Prime Minister is preparing to slash totals.
The Guardian reported that his de facto deputy Louise Haigh is expected to agree this week to cut a target for EV sales by about a quarter.
Mr Burnham is due to attend the Cop 31 climate summit beginning on Monday in Antalya, on Turkey’s southern coast, for the first time as Prime Minister.
Asked during a visit to Watford how he would justify such a move to those who see it as eroding the Government’s commitment to the green agenda, he said: “Well, the consultation on the mandate for zero-emission vehicles concluded only a fortnight ago, so obviously that is being looked at now.
“The range of responses to the consultation… so these reports are just that: they’re reports, they’re speculation and no decision has been made at this point.”