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Burnham's mixed signals on Net Zero: Ministers 'finally poised to cut EV targets' as PM heads for climate summit

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Tapsfield, J. (2026, November 9). Burnham's mixed signals on Net Zero: Ministers 'finally poised to cut EV targets' as PM heads for climate summit. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16277593/Burnhams-mixed-signals-Net-Zero-Ministers-finally-poised-cut-EV-targets-PM-heads-climate-summit.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Andy Burnham is attending a global climate summit in Turkey while UK ministers are considering reducing electric vehicle (EV) targets in the country. The government may ease rules demanding that 80% of new cars sold be electric by 2030, amidst industry concerns about stringent regulations and potential impacts on investment. Burnham's deputy Louise Haigh is set to chair a Cabinet committee this week to discuss these changes ahead of the premier’s climate summit participation.

Written by AI on 2026-11-09, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of November 9, 2026, the UK government is expected to reduce its electric vehicle (EV) targets this week, a move likely welcomed by car manufacturers but opposed by environmental groups. Under current rules set in 2025 under Rishi Sunak's leadership, 80% of new cars sold must be EVs by 2030 and all new cars must be zero emission by 2035. However, industry groups argue these restrictions are too stringent. Louise Haigh, the de facto deputy prime minister, will chair a Cabinet committee meeting on Wednesday to finalize the plan, potentially cutting the target for EV sales by about a quarter. This decision comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares to travel to his first COP summit in Turkey, where he and Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband will advocate for global electrification, while domestically some MPs are concerned about prioritizing economic interests over environmental commitments.

Written for “Government Reconsiders EV Targets” on 2026-11-09, grounded in this article and the 3 other(s) covering the same event.

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The Government finally looks set to water down rules demanding that 80 per cent of new cars sold in the UK are electric by 2030.

2026-11-09 · assertive framing · Burnham's mixed signals on Net Zero: Ministers 'finally poised to cut EV targets' as PM heads for climate summit

Andy Burnham has admitted his much-hyped 10-year plan might not appear this year - amid questions over whether it will address benefits.

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For many homeowners the move will effectively wipe out the cost of living help announced by Labour in the Budget last week.

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A minister snapped 'get a life' over fears Andy Burnham's Brexit deal will lead to a ban on smoky bacon crisis.

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In an interview at CHOGM overnight, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged that Britons will not pay a 'penny more' due to the shift in approach.

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Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has pledged that Britons will not pay a 'penny more' due to the Government's shift in approach. But the comments, in an interview at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua, contrasted with the PM repeatedly refusing to give the same guarantee.

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Andy Burnham is heading for a global climate summit this week - as ministers are poised to cut EV targets. asserted

ministers → head → targets

The Government finally looks set to water down rules demanding that 80 per cent of new cars sold in the UK are electric by 2030. asserted

cent → set → 2030

Industry groups have warned the restrictions are too tough and they need 'urgent relief'. asserted

they → warn → relief

New vehicles that run solely on petrol or diesel are due to stop being sold from 2030, with hybrids following by 2035. asserted

hybrids → run → 2035

Mr Burnham's de facto deputy Louise Haigh is due to chair a Cabinet committee this week on the issue. asserted

deputy → chair → issue

The PM has recused himself from the decision because of his wife's previous work with EVs. asserted

PM → recuse → EVs

However, it is unclear whether an announcement will come before Mr Burnham heads to the COP summit in Turkey this week. uncertain

Burnham → come → Turkey

The premier is trying to strike a balance between seemingly more cautious about Net Zero domestically, and insisting the UK is still leading the push on the world stage. asserted

UK → try → stage

The Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) mandate was introduced by Rishi Sunak to phase out sales of new vehicles that are not EVs. asserted

that → introduce → vehicles

It sets out the percentage of new car sales that need to be EVs increases each year. asserted

that → set → sales

The level was 28 per cent for 2025, rose to 33 per cent this year, and will go to 80 per cent by 2030. asserted

level → rise → 2030

The EU has already scrapped a similar plan to ban new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035, after pressure from large motor industries such as Germany. asserted

EU → scrap → Germany

Firms had warned UK restrictions could lead them to pull investment, with complaints about having to offer huge incentives to lure people into buying more expensive EVs. uncertain

restrictions → warn → EVs

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