The spiked podcast 336: The absurdity of Rachel Reeves’s “green growth”
Jan 31, 2025
Miriam Cates, a GB News presenter and former Conservative MP, dives into the controversial visions of Labour's green agenda and its impact on British industry. She challenges the notion of extremism, discussing how mainstream views are being labeled as radical. The conversation also touches on the complexities of multiculturalism, rising youth radicalization, and the contentious debates around assisted dying legislation, highlighting the clash between traditional values and modern liberal perspectives.
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Reeves' Growth Plan
- Rachel Reeves' growth plan has common-sense proposals like Heathrow expansion and reduced red tape.
- However, true growth requires addressing the declining birth rate and high national debt.
Net Zero vs. Growth
- Reeves' plan acknowledges green tape as a problem but ignores the core issue of net zero.
- The UK public increasingly understands that net zero and economic growth are mutually exclusive.
Net Zero's Consequences
- The UK's net-zero policies have offshored carbon production, likely increasing global emissions.
- High energy prices, driven by renewables, cripple domestic industries like steel.