Reeves' review shows Labour plans to take on the right over net zero

By earmarking billions of pounds for the green economy, Labour is setting itself apart from the Tories and ReformWith a barrage of announcements on home insulation, nuclear power, public transport and green technology, Rachel Reeves set out a clear message in her spending review - Labour will take on the Reform party on net zero.Taken together, the spending package on the green economy adds up to more than ?60bn, not counting the ?22bn in research and development spending, some of which will go to green ends. The budget for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero alone was boosted by 16%, more than any other department. Continue reading...