Labour expected to cut EV targets as MPs question PM Andy Burnham's climate commitment

Summary

Andy Burnham says he is committed to the green transition and to meeting climate targets, but some of his MPs worry that in decision after decision other priorities come first. Labour is expected to cut electric vehicle targets for the car industry despite those MPs' climate concerns. The Guardian's reporting also covers the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas projects, which the article's web address links to the debate. In September, Burnham wrote in the Guardian that the changing climate is a major concern for many Britons, noting the country had just emerged from its hottest summer on record.

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1. The Guardian

   8 Nov 2026, 18:01 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is committed to meeting climate targets, but some of his MPs believe his decisions show other priorities come first, with Labour expected to cut EV targets for the car industry.