PM cuts ‘unacceptable costs’ for households as he pushes back series of green measures until 2035
Rishi Sunak has said he would spare the public from the “unacceptable costs” of net zero as he scaled back a string of flagship environmental policies.
The Prime Minister warned that voters would revolt against making the UK a net zero carbon emitter by 2050 unless politicians were more honest and “realistic” about the costs involved.
Mr Sunak delayed the ban on new petrol car sales from 2030 to 2035, pushed back the ban on new oil boiler sales from 2026 to 2035, and increased heat pump grants to £7,500.
He also promised not to introduce new taxes to discourage eating meat or flying, ruled out orders for drivers to car-share, and scrapped plans for households to use up to seven bins for recycling.