Kerry McCarthy responding to the UK leaving the Energy Charter Treaty

Kerry McCarthy MP, Labour's Shadow Climate Minister, responding to the UK leaving the Energy Charter Treaty, said:  

“We are in an urgent global fight against the climate emergency. We cannot allow fossil fuel companies to stop democratically elected governments from taking strong climate action.

“Labour has long argued that the Energy Charter Treaty is clearly outdated and not fit for purpose – it is good that the Government have finally taken the step to leave it.

“From blocking onshore wind, to the government’s own Energy Minister opposing clean energy in his constituency, this government has no plan to deliver the clean power Britain needs. Only Labour can cut bills and make Britain a clean energy superpower, tackling the climate crisis with good jobs for our country.”