
Scottish Government ditches climate commitment to reduce car use
John Swinney’s leadership to date has been characterised by a chronic failure to deliver on climate promises to the public.

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John Swinney’s leadership to date has been characterised by a chronic failure to deliver on climate promises to the public.
The million-strong petition was handed into 10 Downing Street.

Just 3 of 19 promised climate ‘catch up measures’ have been delivered by Ministers.

New figures released by the Scottish Government show that Scotland’s carbon footprint has jumped 15% in a single year, from 2020 to 2021.

The cost of incinerating waste is rising by over £1 million per year for each council.
Relying on international gas markets leaves us at the mercy of energy giants, and continues to drive up bills.

Lobbyists show their true colours by headlining a report that was supposed to be about the energy transition with yet another demand to cut their taxes.
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