here's how keir starmer can win back labour voters, according to ed miliband

‘Global far-right is the biggest threat to net zero’

Mr Miliband told Metro that the biggest threat to net zero right now is a ‘global far-right network.’

He has vowed to fight Reform UK’s ‘anti-clean energy jobs stance,’ saying that ‘Reform’s war on the future would betray every young person in our country and every person yet to be born.’

Climate campaigners have called for a higher tax on frequent fliers and on private jets,which produced around 19.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 and account for around 4% of civil aviation’s overall emissions,according to the International Council on Clean Transportation.

When asked about possible tax hikes on frequent fliers and private flights in the upcoming autumn budget,Mr Miliband confirmed there are ‘no plans for new taxes on flying,’ adding that any tax decisions are up to the Chancellor.

The energy secretary announced the government’s clean energy jobs plan in a bid to double the sector from 430,000 jobs to 830,000 by 2030 withmore engineers,researchers,welders,electricians and construction workers hired.

He will also announce an expansion of the scheme to install more solar panels on school and hospital roofs,which will benefit 250 schools and over 270 NHS sites across the UK.