Labour Party Pledge Tracker

As Labour is now in government, they are now the party that has the most control over realising their climate pledges as they actually have the power to put these things into law. However, as the party had some level of certainty that they were going to form the next government, you may notice that they have made fewer firm commitments than other parties.

This is because there is more pressure on them than other parties to follow through with these promises. It is also worth noting that many of their pledges go beyond 2029, likely requiring another labour government in the next general election.

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The Green Economy

Party Pledge

What progress has been made?

The Formation of a new Industrial Strategy

No significant progress has been made

Establishment of an Industrial Strategy Council, with statutory powers and representation from different industries, nations, and councils

The re-establishment of this body was included in the King's Speech

The Creation of a National Wealth Fund (£7.3bn) to support green growth, including £1bn for Carbon Capture and £500m for Green Hydrogen projects

This body has been announced and created but is yet to see review

A change to the Bank of England’s mandate to allow it to give consideration to Climate Change in its activities

No progress has been made on this, but the government has recomitted to the change

Establishment of a mandate for UK-regulated financial institutions to develop and implement credible transition plans in line with the Paris Agreement

No significant progress has been made

Housing and Planning

Party Pledge

What progress has been made?

Ensure homes built are sustainably and promote climate resilience and nature recovery

No significant progress has been made

Fast track Brownfield Housing Development, with a focus on urban brownfield sites

The Planning Bill, introduced at the King's Speech, will fast-track planning that aligns with government strategy

Strengthen the presumption towards sustainable development in the overhauled planning framework and implement mandatory targets for housing development

No significant progress has been made

Transport and Infrastructure

Party Pledge

What progress has been made?

Develop a 10 year Infrastructure Strategy, including a focus on rail development

No significant progress has been made

Update the national planning policy framework with new national policy statements

The Government has published its planned changes and is currently consulting on public opinions

Accelerate the rollout of Electric Vehicle Charging Ports

This body has been announced and created but is yet to see review

Restore the Government commitment to the phase-out of internal combustion engine motor vehicles by 2030

Various departmental figures has reiterated this commitment but it has not been legistlated

A phased restoration of the public ownership of railways

This was announced in the King’s Speech and legislation has been lodged

Centrally promote the development and use of sustainable aviation fuels

This was announced in the King’s Speech and legislation has been lodged

Legislate for new powers for councils and mayors over bus routes, including lifting the ban on municipal ownership and integrated transport systems

This was announced in the King’s Speech and legislation has been lodged

Energy

Party Pledge

What progress has been made?

Establishment of Great British Energy as a green energy investment and project delivery body

Legislation for this pledge was launched in the King’s Speech

An incentives scheme, of up to £500m per year, to clean energy developers offering good quality jobs in the UK

This has been recommitted to by ministers but little progress has been made

Legislate for a new Energy independent Act to set national renewable energy changes into law

Legislation for this pledge was launched in the King’s Speech

Legislation for a Warm Homes Plan, worth £6.6bn over the next parliament, upgrading 5m homes

This remains a commitment but ministers have indicated this forms part of a longer term plan

Establishment of a new Clean Power Alliance for other nations to join, with an aim of coordinating global efforts to transition energy supplies

No evident progress has been made on this

Nature and Agriculture

Party Pledge

What progress has been made?

Establish nine new National River Walks, one in each English region

No significant progress has been made

Establish 3 new National Forests in England

No significant progress has been made

Government action to put failing water companies under special measures, including the pursual of criminal charges

Legislation tackling this was launched in the King’s Speech

Implementation of a target for half of all food purchased across the public sector to be locally sourced or produced to higher environmental standards

Ministers are currently reviewing this commitment in line with WTO procurement agreements

Legislation and guidelines to force fly-tippers and other vandals to clean up the disruption they cause

No significant progress made, but the pledge has been acknowledged by Ministers in Parliament

Re-establish British Climate Leadership on a global scale

The Government has not been involved in any major international climate moments