Michael Gove stated on Tuesday that a ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles by 2030 is “immovable,” taking a harder stance than Rishi Sunak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Downing Street left open the prospect that this objective could change, possibly due to technology advances in carbon reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When questioned on Times Radio if the 2030 ban was irreversible, Communities Secretary Michael Gove said, “Yes.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When pressed again on the fact that it would not alter, he replied, “Yes.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, he also stated that the government will consider the consequences of net zero measures on people when deciding on plans to tackle global warming, as portions of Europe were experiencing “toxic heat” record temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s important that the Government does press ahead with appropriate and thoughtful steps in order to safeguard the environment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut there are some specific areas where the cost that is being imposed on individuals risks creating a backlash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have seen that happen in the Netherlands and we don\u2019t want to get to a situation where the support for improving our environment curdles and turns into resistance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Gove\u2019s comments came after Mr Sunak was on Monday not as categoric on the 2030 ban despite\u00a0Foreign Office\u00a0minister\u00a0Andrew Mitchell\u00a0saying earlier that it was the right decision, amid confusion over what the Government\u2019s exact position was on this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PM declined in an interview to recommit to the ban on the sale of new fossil fuel cars by the end of the decade in order to reduce emissions as he warned against heaping “hassle” or extra costs on to families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But asked about the ban, Mr Mitchell told BBC Radio 4\u2019s Today programme, he said: \u201cIt is in place…I can\u2019t prophesize for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pressed further on the matter, he added: \u201cIt is in place and remains in place….and will remain in place.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He stressed: \u201cThe Government has been very clear that we are phasing them out in 2030 and that is the right policy to pursue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Michael Gove stated on Tuesday that a ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles by 2030 is “immovable,” taking a harder stance than Rishi Sunak. Downing Street … <\/p>\n