UK Election reaction: Climate must ‘be at the hear of everything’ for new UK Government

Friends of the Earth Scotland comments on new UK Government:  

Imogen Dow, Head of Campaigns at Friends of the Earth Scotland, said:  

“Tackling climate breakdown must be at the heart of everything Keir Starmer’s Government does from now on. The UK Government must deliver the urgent action that transitions our lives, our homes and our economy away from fossil fuels. 

“People who work in the oil and gas industry and communities that are reliant on it must play a key role in planning an energy transition that is truly fair, responds to people’s needs and protects our climate. The Labour Government needs to develop a coherent strategy and invest in green industries, as well as providing a jobs guarantee that supports workers to move away from oil and gas.”