Theresa May and Leading Figures Condemn Plan to Repeal Climate Change Act
Former Prime Minister Theresa May has strongly criticized a promise made by Kemi Badenoch to repeal the Climate Change Act if the Conservatives win the next general election, describing the plans as a “catastrophic mistake.”
May’s condemnation echoes concerns raised by other prominent Tories, business leaders, scientists, and the Church of England, all of whom have expressed their opposition to the proposal.
The announcement from the Conservative leader would remove the legal requirement for governments to set “carbon budgets” — targets that outline how far greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced every five years up to 2050.
Critics argue that scrapping these carbon budgets could severely hinder the UK’s progress on climate change and damage its reputation as a leader in environmental policy. Notably, many have pointed out that even former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, known for her strong stance on environmental issues, would not have supported such a move.
The debate continues to unfold as the UK prepares for the next general election, with climate policy expected to be a key point of contention.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/02/kemi-badenoch-vow-to-repeal-climate-change-act-senior-tories-dismayed
