Boris Johnson has announced plans for the government’s self-styled green industrial revolution, bringing praise from environmental groups but also questions about the scale of new funding, and the planned expansion of nuclear and hydrogen power.

In reaction to the Prime Minister’s 10 Point Plan ‘for a green industrial revolution’, Greenpeace UK’s head of politics, Rebecca Newsom, said:

“This landmark announcement signals the end of the road for polluting cars and vans and a historic turning point on climate action. While switching to electric vehicles is no panacea, ditching new polluting petrol and diesel in 2030 could put the government back on track to meeting its climate commitments.

“Now we need to ensure the funding for charging infrastructure is used effectively to roll it out right across the UK, along with mandates for manufacturers to ramp up EV production, and support workers to retrain and reskill.

“It’s a shame the Prime Minister remains fixated on other speculative solutions, such as nuclear and hydrogen from fossil fuels, that will not be taking us to zero emissions anytime soon, if ever. But although there are some significant question marks and gaps, overall this is a big step forward for tackling the climate emergency.”