The prime minister confirms the UK's target to reduce greenhouse gases by at least 81% on 1990 levels by 2035.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer used his first address at COP29 to unveil ambitious climate goals, aiming to cut the UK’s emissions by 81% by 2035, compared to 1990 levels

Keir Starmer set new rigorous climate goals for the UK at COP29 but his words must be backed up with action on the climate crisis.

Starmer not ‘telling people how to live’ to reach new emissions goal - He was asked if he was prepared to get more people to change their heating systems and tell them to take fewer flights to reach the target.

Lifestyle changes will be required to meet strict emissions reduction targets but Labour has not set out what this could mean practically for Britons. Sir Keir was asked if he was prepared to get more people to change their heating systems and tell them to take fewer flights and eat less meat to reach that target.

Sir Keir Starmer insisted he will not be “telling people how to live their lives” as part of the Government’s drive to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The Prime Minister