Greenpeace response to PM's 'Plan for Change' speech

Responding to the Prime Minister's ‘Plan for Change' speech this morning, Greenpeace UK's head of politics, Ami McCarthy, said:

“The devastation caused by recent deadly floods are a stark reminder of the necessity of switching to clean power as fast as humanly possible. Luckily, Keir Starmer is like a dog with a bone when it comes to his commitment to wind and solar - exactly the kind of action this country needs.

“Putting the transition to renewable energy front and centre of his agenda is the best way to deliver growth, energy security, lower bills and most importantly tackle the climate crisis. The government must, however, look much wider than the power sector and embed these commitments across all departments. 

“And in order to maximise the environmental, social, economic and political benefits, it's imperative that the government actually gets a move on and starts delivering on these promises, or we risk losing out to nations such as China, who are already miles ahead in the clean tech race.”