Miliband Condemns Opposition to Net Zero, Accuses Critics of Falsehoods

In a fiery address, Shadow Chancellor Ed Miliband sharply criticized those opposing the UK’s net-zero emissions target. He accused critics of spreading ‘nonsense and lies’ while defending the urgency of tackling climate change. His comments came during a heated debate on the government’s recently unveiled Energy Security Strategy, which includes plans for increasing energy production through fracking and other unconventional sources. Miliband emphasized the importance of taking decisive action to meet the net-zero target by 2050, emphasizing that delaying action would have severe consequences. The speech highlighted a growing divide within British politics over climate policy, with some advocating for rapid decarbonization and others prioritizing economic growth and energy security.