Sharon and Unite are so often great, but mistaken here
Petrol and diesel car sales are falling
EV sales are rising - 27% of new cars in May
EVs are cheaper to run than petrol
EVs have just got cheaper to buy too
Slowing down threatens jobs in the charging industry
We're in a climate emergency
Ben Niblett
As @unitetheunion.bsky.social said the failure to act would have been an act of self-harm to a sector which is a jewel in the crown of UK manufacturing.
The consultation must be swiftly concluded and its findings quickly implemented to provide the sector and workers with much needed certainty. 2/2