Newscast - Keir Starmer's Big Green £28bn U-turn
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Today, we look at Labour ditching it’s £28bn green investment pledge.
The spending, announced in 2021, had been a key part of the party's plans to reach climate targets and secure green jobs. The U-turn has already faced criticism from within Labour.
Chris has been speaking to Keir Starmer, who's blaming the Conservatives. James and Chris are also joined by the Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar.
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Published on Thursday, 8th February 2024.
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