“The government will obviously set government policy on its own pathway to achieve the next carbon budget, and will do so in a way that ensures it delivers energy security, protects bill-payers and creates good jobs.”.
Asked if Sir Keir Starmer expected the public to reduce their meat intake, his spokesman said: “No.
It said: “Meat products will be mainly replaced by existing alternative protein products, some plant-based whole foods and, in the later years, novel alternative proteins.”.
Sir Keir's spokesman also appeared to back away from a “frequent flyers” levy that would sting people who use planes a lot.
Sir Keir Starmer’s spokesman rebuked suggestions from the government’s climate advisers to eat more beans and grains instead.
