As Labour is now in government, they are the party that has the most control over realising their climate pledges as they actually have the power to put these things into law. However, as the party had some level of certainty that they were going to form the next government, you may notice that they have made fewer firm commitments than other parties.
This is because there is more pressure on them than other parties to follow through with these promises. It is also worth noting that many of their pledges go beyond 2029, likely requiring another Labour government in the next general election.
We are updating progress on Labour manifesto commitments on a regular basis, as they progress with their legislative agenda. These updates will happen multiple times a month, so you can keep checking on policy areas of interest to see what progress has been made.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or corrections, please let us know at info@hftf.org.uk.
The Formation of a new Industrial Strategy
Establishment of an Industrial Strategy Council, with statutory powers and representation from different industries, nations, and councils
The Creation of a National Wealth Fund (£7.3bn) to support green growth, including £1bn for Carbon Capture and £500m for Green Hydrogen projects
A change to the Bank of England’s mandate to allow it to give consideration to Climate Change in its activities
Establishment of a mandate for UK-regulated financial institutions to develop and implement credible transition plans in line with the Paris Agreement
Ensure homes built are sustainably and promote climate resilience and nature recovery
Fast track Brownfield Housing Development, with a focus on urban brownfield sites
Strengthen the presumption towards sustainable development in the overhauled planning framework and implement mandatory targets for housing development
Develop a 10 year Infrastructure Strategy, including a focus on rail development
Update the national planning policy framework with new national policy statements
Accelerate the rollout of Electric Vehicle Charging Ports
Restore the Government commitment to the phase-out of internal combustion engine motor vehicles by 2030
A phased restoration of the public ownership of railways
Centrally promote the development and use of sustainable aviation fuels
Legislate for new powers for councils and mayors over bus routes, including lifting the ban on municipal ownership and integrated transport systems
Establishment of Great British Energy as a green energy investment and project delivery body
An incentives scheme, of up to £500m per year, to clean energy developers offering good quality jobs in the UK
Legislate for a new Energy independent Act to set national renewable energy changes into law
Legislation for a Warm Homes Plan, worth £6.6bn over the next parliament, upgrading 5m homes
Establishment of a new Clean Power Alliance for other nations to join, with an aim of coordinating global efforts to transition energy supplies
Establish nine new National River Walks, one in each English region
Establish 3 new National Forests in England
Government action to put failing water companies under special measures, including the pursual of criminal charges
Implementation of a target for half of all food purchased across the public sector to be locally sourced or produced to higher environmental standards
Legislation and guidelines to force fly-tippers and other vandals to clean up the disruption they cause
Re-establish British Climate Leadership on a global scale