UK Labour MPs oppose weakening 2030 electric vehicle sales target

As Cabinet ministers prepare for crunch talks on electric vehicle policy, Labour MPs from the climate caucus are urging the government to maintain its legal requirement that 80% of new car sales be electric by 2030.

First covered Nov 11, 2026 · 8:01 AM PT · 1 article

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Appeared in: 2026-11-11 (#9)

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