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UK poised to water down 2030 EV sales targets after industry and union pressure

Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk The UK government is poised to water down its 2030 targets for electric vehicle sales after intensive…

1 report1 sourceJun 14, 2026, 12:37 PM
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The GuardianJun 14, 2026, 12:37 PM

UK poised to water down 2030 EV sales targets after industry and union pressure

Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk The UK government is poised to water down its 2030 targets for electric vehicle sales after intensive lobbying by the car industry and unions. The government is preparing to consult on less ambitious targets for the transition to fully battery-powered electric cars over the rest of the decade after carmakers and unions warned that they would penalise manufacturers and put jobs at risk. Continue reading...

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