In recent weeks, Rishi Sunak seems to have dropped some climate policies. ruled out a referendum on Net Zero despite his party's calls to let the public vote on the 2050 climate target.
The prime minister rejected demands for a Brexit-style referendum on the zero emissions goal, saying «most people are committed to achieve zero emissions.”
Red Wall MPs were among the conservatives calling on Mr. Sunak to “rethink the unbridled zero-emissions race” and commit to a vote on an issue that in recent years week has become a key one for both Tories and Labor.
Mr Sunak appears to have abandoned some climate policies after Tory's surprise victory over Labor in Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-elections, which many saw as a de facto referendum on the disputed ultra-low emission zone. (Ulez).
But on Wednesday, asked if he would vote publicly, he told ITV: «I think there's actually agreement on that. Most people aim for zero, but in a proportionate and pragmatic way. It seems to me that this is common sense that enjoys wide support.»
Referring to the visit to Leicester, he added: «The path to zero should be one that we walk carefully so that we take with us everyone on this journey. We will take people with us, as we do, we will not unnecessarily burden them with additional troubles or additional expenses, as we do. This is my general approach to zero balance.
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His remarks came despite pressure from Red Wall MPs, who are especially vulnerable to a resurgent Labor Party. They believe a referendum on the policy, first proposed by Boris Johnson, could help change the fortunes of the Tories.
Marco Longhi, MP for Dudley North, told The Telegraph that it would be the right thing to do, «given the complexity this issue and its far-reaching consequences.”
Carl McCartney, MP for Lincoln, said: «As with Brexit, the government needs to make sure that the public supports such a radical change, listens to arguments and can make an informed decision.»
This came after Downing Street has shifted its focus to motorist support in recent weeks in an attempt to fight Labor in the next election.
In an interview with The Telegraph last month, the prime minister vowed he was on the side of motorists despite a net zero and said he was ordering a review of «anti-car schemes» including low traffic areas.
Downing Street indicated that the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles could be relaxed, and he opposed other policies affecting drivers such as Ulez.
He suggested that a planned block to install new oil-fired boilers from 2026 would be canceled due to opposition from the villagers.
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On Wednesday, Mr. Sunak also suggested that workers should only be paid wages. rises if they increase their productivity. The prime minister said wage growth must be linked to increased production and economic growth if he is to be «sustainable» in the long run.
People will feel «better» next year, Mr. Sunak in an interview with The Times, saying he is «confident» that inflation will fall enough to ease the cost of living crisis.
He spoke after the numbers. Data from the Office for National Statistics showed that average wages rose by a record 7.3% in the three months to June. The inflation rate eased to 6.8% year-on-year as announced on Wednesday, down just over one percent on the month but still above the target.
Mr. Sunak was asked if he shared worries Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, said wage increases are fueling price increases.
“The government has no right to interfere in the pay decisions of companies and their employees,” he said. “As a general rule, we want wage increases that are sustainable over time, which means wage increases that encourage productivity growth.
“I want people to be paid more, but that means that we have a growing economy where productivity grows. Here's how you can achieve sustainable, long-term increases in people's wages.»
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