In response to today’s release of the Liberal Democrat election manifesto, Rebecca Newsom, Head of politics for Greenpeace UK, said:
“The Lib Dems have nipped in early and set a high bar on climate and nature, with a fair approach to the transition that shields those struggling with the cost of living, and recognises the UK’s responsibility to support climate vulnerable countries around the world. They show willing to invest in warmer homes, public transport, renewable energy and essential services, with fair tax reforms, even taking on the UK’s private jet-setters and casino bankers where necessary. The super-rich bear a far greater responsibility for the carbon already heating our planet, and together with polluting companies they should pay a much greater share of the costs. The lack of courage in confronting the fossil fuel industry’s relentless drive for more gas, more oil and more plastic is a glaring omission, and more certainty and detail on the fiscal side would be welcome, but credit where credit is due, and it’s due here.”
