Lara Williams

Lara Williams, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist focused on climate policy and economics, joins to discuss the significant challenges facing Labour's green ambitions. They delve into the implications of Stellantis's factory closure and the hurdles in meeting electric vehicle production mandates. The conversation reveals the tension between ambitious climate goals and economic realities, particularly during the cost of living crisis. They also explore the need for effective strategies to transition workers into the green economy while addressing community pushback.

Columnists Lara Williams, Faye Flam, Clive Crook, and Kathryn Edwards discuss Taylor Swift's climate-aware tour, declining trust in science post-pandemic, challenges in the political landscape, and the fiscal issues posed by an aging population.