UK's opposition Labour Party ditches climate change pledge

London (AFP) Feb 8, 2024

Britain's main opposition Labour Party on Thursday ditched a commitment to spend GBP28 billion a year on green infrastructure if it wins this year's UK general election. The pledge, originally made in 2021 but watered down as it came under attack from the ruling Conservatives, had been key to Labour's plans for tackling climate change. The centre-left party said it was still committed to i