Rishi Sunak’s Controversial Green Policies Face Criticism: A Political Gamble

Rishi Sunak gambles as he walks towards blizzard of criticism

Rishi Sunak’s announcement was a scathing critique of previous Conservative governments.

Boris Johnson’s ideas and instincts were shredded, portrayed as shallow and not well thought out.

Sunak framed his announcement as a direct and pragmatic clearing up job, willing to embrace controversy.

Labour’s response was cautious, indicating a potential political argument and division between the parties.

Rishi Sunak gambles as he walks towards blizzard of criticism

Behind his mild-mannered demeanour, Rishi Sunak’s announcement was an excoriating demolition of the Conservative governments that came before his, some of which he was a member of. Boris Johnson didn’t get a name check as the prime minister outlined a major shift in green policies, but boy his ideas and instincts were shredded; painted as shallow and not thought through.

Labour’s cautious response

Labour’s response to Sunak’s announcement was cautious, indicating a potential political argument and division between the parties. They hesitated in committing to reversing all of the Conservative changes and publicly shifted their position on the ban on new petrol and diesel cars. This opens up space for a political argument and a wedge between the parties.

Now, the big question hovers. Will Mr Sunak’s pitch be popular?

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