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UK needs ambitious green plan to keep up with allies

Britain needs its own ambitious green investment plan to keep up with its allies, a Labour frontbencher has said, amid an increasingly bitter row over whether Keir Starmer should stick to his £28bn pledge. Jonathan Reynolds, the shadow business secretary, said the UK should come up with its own version of Joe Biden’s $369bn (£290bn) Inflation Reduction Act, which has provided support to a range of technologies including electric cars and renewable power. Speaking from Davos, Reynolds warned that the UK risked losing business to the US if it did not commit to a significant plan of its own, even as some around the Labour leader said it would risk damaging the party in the polls. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/jan/21/uk-needs-ambitious-green-plan-keep-up-allies-labour-frontbencher

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  • Jane Wangui

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    The UK government ought to come up with ways of dealing with climate change as soon as possible

    • Ann Nyambura

      40 w

      Jonathan Reynolds is right — the UK needs a bold green investment plan to stay in step with global allies.

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      • johnte ndeto

        41 w

        UK ought to have swift and well planned green plans to counter and be at per with allies

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        • Princess

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          By joining forces with our allies in sustainable initiatives, we pave the way for a brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

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          • johnte ndeto

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            @princess_nel_268 well articulated

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          • Kevin

            41 w

            Indeed all allies of the UK are miles ahead of the climate change game leaving the UK lagging way behind

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            • Rukia Ahmed Abdi

              42 w

              It's evident that a robust green investment plan is crucial for the UK to stay competitive on the global stage and align itself with allies in the pursuit of sustainable development. Jonathan Reynolds' call for a UK version of Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act reflects the urgent need for comprehensive initiatives to support technologies such as electric cars and renewable power.

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              • We Don't Have Time

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                • George Kariuki

                  42 w

                  Ensuring the available funds are distributed effectively and efficiently across various green sectors is crucial for maximum impact.

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                  • Gorffly mokua

                    42 w

                    It is not that they lack green plans, they don't have the will to adopt them.

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                    • Grace Njeri

                      42 w

                      It's definitely factual that the green plan needs to be hastened for a better and safe sustainable future.

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                      • walter lungayi

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                        It's important for the UK to prioritize ambitious green investment plans in order to stay aligned with its allies and contribute to global sustainability efforts.

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