The UK's 'net zero' initiative faces challenges as Minister Kwasi Kwarteng resigned to spend more time with his constituents. His successor, Justin Tomlinson, who has previously voted against electric vehicles, faces scrutiny. In the Energy Security and Net Zero session, questions were raised about whether Kwarteng's resignation was due to fear of losing his seat or disagreement with current energy policies. Paul Hicks urged Kwarteng to act boldly on net zero. Disparities in energy charges were also highlighted, with the North East paying 75% more in standing charges than the South, a concern that was deflected to OFGEM without a clear answer.
I asked the Minister at the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero why people in the North East are paying 75% more in standing charges than those in the South. Instead of offering a clear answer they passed the buck to OFGEM. This isn't good enough. https://t.co/ZARR8E9sti
As former Minister Kwasi Kwarteng prepares to step down at the next election, Paul Hicks writes to him to suggest that now is the time to act without fear or favour on Net Zero, the vaccines and the WHO pandemic treaty. https://t.co/NmOWNAkLvW
In Energy Security and Net Zero questions today, I asked whether the recent resignation of the Energy Minister was because he was worried about losing his seat to Labour or because he could no longer bear to support the energy policies of this government? https://t.co/bNj8PzRLjP
Looking forward to welcoming new Net Zero Minister @JustinTomlinson at @energygovuk questions today questions - whose bold leadership on climate change to date includes *checks notes* voting against electric vehicles https://t.co/hYMoGQAhlT
'Net zero' falling apart in the UK: UK 'net zero' minister quits to spend more time with his constituents. 🙄 https://t.co/LfGLpbg8rV https://t.co/es1lsfinXm