Labour will reinstate 2030 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars

“The big change that has undermined the transition was Rishi Sunak saying we’re going to delay the introduction of new electric vehicles,” said Mr Esterson.  

“It gave the message to consumers that you don’t need to bother about it. Allied to all the misinformation that is out there now it has really undermined the whole movement.  

“We’re committed to 2030 because we’ve got to give certainty to investors. Our view is that as it is looking very encouraging for Labour to get into government, we can give a very strong and clear degree of certainty that if Labour gets in it will be 2030 and you can invest on that basis if you’re confident we’re going to win.  

“The polls suggest that it is going to happen,” Esterson continues. “I’m not complacent about it, but I am optimistic. It gives investors certainty, and it gives consumers a degree of certainty that they do need to start thinking about this.”  

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ditched the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles last September, rolling it back until 2035. 

Published On: 22/02/2024 14:00:00

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