A Greener future for Britain

Ed Miliband MP, Labour's Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, launching Labour's Green pledge card at an event in Chester today, said:

"I’m proud of what Labour is doing in every community and in Europe to tackle climate change, but we have to do more.

"Millions of people are benefitting from the real help on offer to insulate their homes, saving energy and saving money too.

"Labour is supporting green manufacturing jobs, because everyone knows you can’t cut your way out of a recession, and low carbon growth will help us build a greener future for Britain.

"The Tories would choose isolation in Europe, while with Labour, Britain in the EU is making a difference in tackling climate change, from increasing renewable energy to higher efficiency standards for cars, fridges and washing machines."

Labour's pledges for a greener britain

Labour working in your local community

• Reducing energy bills by up to£300 through help with insulation
• Cutting bills for vulnerable households with the Warm Front Grant
• Making recycling easier – on the doorstep and on the street
• Cash back for households generating renewable energy from 2010
• New green jobs, in Britain, in your community.

Labour working with our partners in Europe

• Tackling climate change – cutting Britain’s emissions by a third by 2020
• Securing Britain’s energy - more offshore wind power than anywhere in the world
• Driving green technology – toughest emissions standards for aviation and coal in the world
• Creating green manufacturing jobs – developing electric cars
• Help in the home - phasing out inefficient light bulbs and household goods.

You can read more about Labour's commitment to the environment here.