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Labour Urged to Prioritize North in Net Zero Strategy

1/23/2026

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Rachel Reeves has been urged by Labour peer Julie Elliott to prioritise the north of England in the UK’s net zero strategy.
Research indicates that net zero supports 140,000 jobs in the north, with Sunderland leading in economic output from this sector.
Experts warn that without Treasury backing, regional disparities may worsen.
Local leaders express concern about Reform UK's climate policies ahead of the upcoming local elections.

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Rachel Reeves has been urged by Labour peer Julie Elliott to prioritise the north of England in the UK’s net zero strategy.
Research indicates that net zero supports 140,000 jobs in the north, with Sunderland leading in economic output from this sector.
Experts warn that without Treasury backing, regional disparities may worsen.
Local leaders express concern about Reform UK's climate policies ahead of the upcoming local elections.