Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete my recent survey on Net Zero announcements and share their views with me.
You can read more about the Prime Minister’s pledge to undertake a “fairer path” to achieving Net Zero by 2050 here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-recommits-uk-to-net-zero-by-2050-and-pledges-a-fairer-path-to-achieving-target-to-ease-the-financial-burden-on-british-families
I would like to share with you some of the results from this survey and hope you find the below as informative as I did!
Since 1990 carbon emissions have fallen by over 48% in the UK, the fastest of all G7 countries. Were you aware of this?
Yes – 245 (of 390 respondents)
No – 141
Left blank – 4
Do you agree with the Prime Minister banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2035 to bring us in line with Germany, Canada and California, instead of the initial target of 2030?
Agree – 220
Disagree – 130
Neither agree nor disagree – 38
Left blank – 2
On the UK's goal to reach Net Zero by 2050, do you think we are...
Going too fast – 144
Just right – 117
Going too slow – 125
Left blank – 4
We are a rural constituency, where 85% of land is used for agricultural purposes, and many people live off the energy grid. Do you agree with the PM’s plans to push back the ban on oil and gas boilers to 2035?
Yes – 268
No – 119
Left blank – 3
The Government has eased an effective ban on onshore windfarms. In our area we already have wind turbines near Newbold Verdon and Desford for example. Would you be happy to have a turbine near you?
Yes – 231
No – 155
Left blank – 4
