A new government, a new climate story

The document argues that the Labour victory provides a mandate for ambitious climate action, including net zero electricity within five years. It suggests that public appetite for climate action remains strong and that the new Parliament is the most pro-environment in history, though it emphasizes that successful delivery of renewables and home insulation will require deep public engagement.

• The new UK Parliament is characterized as the most pro-environment ever, following a victory for Labour and the election of four Green MPs and Liberal Democrats, while many net zero sceptics among Conservatives lost their seats.
• The Labour government has a mandate to pursue ambitious climate goals, specifically achieving net zero electricity within five years and implementing the Great British Energy policy.
• Research indicates that climate change is increasingly viewed by the public as a matter of course that those in power should address, and attempts to polarize the electorate on net zero failed during the election.
• The UK is currently behind schedule on climate action, making tangible investment and public engagement essential for overhauling the planning system for renewables and increasing home insulation.

APA

Powell, D. (2024). A new government, a new climate story. Climate Outreach. https://climateoutreach.org/new-government-new-climate-story/

Chicago

Powell, David. A new government, a new climate story. Climate Outreach, 2024. https://climateoutreach.org/new-government-new-climate-story/.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |last1=Powell |first1=David |title=A new government, a new climate story |publisher=Climate Outreach |date=5 July 2024 |url=https://climateoutreach.org/new-government-new-climate-story/ |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{powell2024new, author = {Powell, David}, title = {{A new government, a new climate story}}, publisher = {Climate Outreach}, year = {2024}, month = jul, url = {https://climateoutreach.org/new-government-new-climate-story/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }