MPS' 'dishonesty' over net zero drive

Union boss lashes out in warning to Labour leader

- David Williamson

THE leader of one the biggest unions says politicians have been "fundamentally dishonest" about how complex and expensive a transition to a zero-carbon society would be.

In a clear warning for Sir Keir Starmer, GMB General Secretary Gary Smith said voters will not tolerate "economic destruction" in the pursuit of net zero.

He also warned that a botched energy policy would be a "disaster" for the country and signalled it could torpedo Labour's election chances.

Sir Keir blamed Labour's failure to win Boris Johnson's former seat in last month's by-election on London Mayor Sadiq Khan's controversial move to extend the ULEZ scheme.

The low-emissions charge forces drivers of more polluting vehicles to pay £12.50 daily.