Under-secretary for Education Stephen Morgan has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to its net zero targets while addressing concerns about the Vauxhall factory closure in Luton.
Speaking to GB News, Morgan emphasised the Government’s dedication to delivering on its election manifesto commitments regarding environmental goals.
The minister’s comments came as questions arose about the Government’s stance on green initiatives following the Luton factory closure.
He told GB News: “The Business Secretary will hopefully be making a statement later today in the House. We want to bring certainty and clarity to the industry.
Under-secretary for Education Stephen Morgan doubled down on the governments Net Zero promise
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“I know the Business Secretary is meeting regularly with the car industry, and we want to make sure that we do everything we possibly can to support those affected in Luton.
“It’s obviously an uncertain time for them, but we want to also deliver on our manifesto commitments to move to the things that we announced at the election.”
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The UK has set a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Scotland has established an even more ambitious goal, aiming to become a net zero economy by 2045.
As part of its commitment to the Paris Agreement, the UK has pledged to reduce emissions by 68 per cent by 2030.
The Labour Government has introduced several key bills aimed at supporting its net zero agenda.
The UK has set a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
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Morgan also outlined the government’s broader priorities, particularly in education.
He emphasised the introduction of Labour’s breakfast clubs in primary schools across the country. He explained: “We’re fixing the foundations of our country and investing in public services.
“My relentless focus is on breaking down the barriers to opportunity and our announcement on breakfast clubs is a good example of that today.”
He added: “We want to break down the barriers to opportunity. Too often in our country, background affects opportunity.
The minister also defended the government’s decision to impose VAT on private school fees.
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“That’s why free breakfast clubs in every primary school in the country, I believe, will make a big difference. We know that it’s good for behaviour, it’s good for attainment, and it’s good for attendance as well.
“It also will provide parents choices around childcare. And we want to do this because we know it will make a big difference to children’s lives and make sure that they succeed at school.”
The minister also defended the government’s decision to impose VAT on private school fees.
“Ending the tax breaks that private schools enjoy will actually be a tough and necessary decision, but the right decision to make sure that every child in our country gets a brilliant state education,” he said.
Morgan insisted that research suggested minimal impact from these changes. He remained “unapologetic” about prioritising state education excellence for all children.