‘Scrapping net zero would keep us hooked on sky-high gas prices’

The UK Green Building Council – which represents some of the UK’s biggest names in the built environment, including housebuilders, banks, social housing providers, local councils, developers, estates and engineering companies and universities – responds to the Liberal Democrat manifesto.

Louise Hutchins, Head of Policy at the UK Green Building Council, said: 

"Reform say 'scrap net zero to cut bills', but this would keep us hooked on sky-high gas prices and the party offers no hope to the millions stuck in cold damp homes in desperate need of insulation - which is a sure-fire method to bring down bills. The proposal to scrap plans to end no-fault evictions will feel like a kick in the teeth to many renters who fear asking landlords to bring their homes up to basic standards. “Scrapping climate action isn't a cost saver. It would pull the rug out from communities and businesses across the country for whom this is their best hope for an injection of investment to revive their hollowed out high streets, public buildings and public spaces and to protect them from the misery of flooding.”