For all the government’s talk of a green industrial revolution, it is off to a slow start

18 Nov 2020 12:49 PM

Commenting on the government's ten point climate plan, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“For all the government's talk of a 'green industrial revolution', it is off to a slow start with this plan. Ministers must do more to build a fairer, greener economy with decent work at its heart and deliver a just transition for workers.

"The prime minister should step up his ambition on jobs. TUC research shows that fast-tracked spending on green infrastructure could create 1.24 million good jobs by 2022.

“A proper green jobs drive can stop mass unemployment, power our economic recovery and help tackle the climate crisis. No more excuses – it’s time the prime minister put his money where his mouth is.”

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