Burnham says bravery of Brand’s victims will change the justice system to better support survivors – UK politics live
The prime minister said he wants police forces to have dedicated rape and serious sexual offence teams by the end of 2027 Downing Street has insisted that the government remains committed to the principle of the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate – while not denying today’s Guardian report saying interim targets to achieve it are set to be watered down. (See 9.26am .) Asked about the story at…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited a hospital in Hertfordshire on Monday morning, discussing a £40 million programme aimed at keeping vulnerable patients out of hospitals. However, his focus may shift to another issue entirely, as Downing Street issues a lobby briefing regarding the government's plans to water down electric vehicle targets.
Kiran Stacey's report reveals that the government may be on course to weaken its ambitious electric vehicle (EV) targets, despite scientists warning that 2026 will be the hottest year ever. The Greens are outraged by the decision, with Green Party leader Zack Polanski accusing the government of backsliding and prioritizing the car industry over climate action.
Former Green leader Caroline Lucas also criticized the government's move, stating that it sends a terrible message to the world at a time when we need strong climate leadership. She argues that the shift to electric vehicles is the government's single biggest decarbonisation policy, and watered-down targets would undermine the UK's commitment to tackling climate change.
As the UN climate summit approaches, Burnham's efforts to promote vulnerable patient care may be overshadowed by the controversy surrounding the government's EV targets.
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