CONSERVATIVES SCRAP 2050 NET ZERO TARGET CALLING IT “IMPOSSIBLE” – Badenoch criticized the previous Conservative government for setting an ambitious goal without a clear and practical plan
The Conservative Party has officially abandoned its commitment to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with party leader Kemi Badenoch declaring the target “impossible” to achieve.
In a speech outlining the party’s policy renewal, Badenoch criticized the previous Conservative government for setting an ambitious goal without a clear and practical plan. She argued that the net zero policy has led to rising energy costs while failing to deliver meaningful environmental progress.
“In 2019, Parliament legislated for net zero by 2050—a multi-trillion-pound, 30-year project touching every aspect of our lives—decided in just 90 minutes without a single vote. Only two MPs raised concerns that day. I was one of them,” she stated.
Badenoch emphasized the need for a more balanced approach to environmental policies, prioritizing affordability and economic stability while still addressing climate concerns. The decision to scrap the 2050 target signals a major shift in the party’s stance on climate policy and is likely to spark significant debate in the coming months.
