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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Archie Mitchell and Adam Forrest

Ford and Eon lead furious business backlash to Sunak plan to row back on net zero pledges

PA Wire

Ford is leading a furious business backlash against Rishi Sunak’s plans to water down some of Britain’s key climate pledges – including a delay to the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales.

The car giant said any relaxation of the 2030 target would undermine the government’s “ambition, commitment and consistency” – all of which are key to its manufacturing plans.

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