Put north of England ‘front and centre’ of net zero strategy, Reeves urged

Rachel Reeves, the UK's Chancellor, has been urged to prioritize the north of England as a key part of the country's net zero strategy. Research by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership shows that the sector contributes a larger share of the region's economy than it does nationally. The north accounts for over 20% of the country's net zero output, with Sunderland being a hub where the industry makes up a higher share of economic output than anywhere else in the north. Labour leaders have warned that Reform UK's policies could dismantle the industry if they win power at the next general election. By 2030, ministers expect the clean energy workforce to double to 800,000 jobs. Reeves has described clean energy as "the industrial opportunity of the 21st century".

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