Sunak’s politically motivated announcement will cost jobs and hold the economy back

Sue Ferns, Senior Deputy General Secretary of Prospect, responding to the Prime Minister’s speech on Net Zero this afternoon, said:

“Both workers and employers in the energy industry know we need clear and consistent policy to drive investment and create good, well-paid jobs in clean energy.

“We cannot plan and build the energy system we need for the future when the government changes its policy from week to week.

“This politically motivated announcement will cost jobs and hold the economy back, while doing nothing to bring down bills or increase our energy security.”