Ed Miliband to argue net zero targets essential for UK jobs and economic growth
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Fiona Harvey
Summary
Ed Miliband, the UK's energy secretary, is set to argue that the UK must maintain its net zero targets to drive jobs and economic growth. He will highlight that over £100 billion in private sector investment has been pledged for clean energy during this parliament, framing the green economy as a booming sector. The speech comes amid speculation about his role under a new prime minister.
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Today we announce we've passed the incredibly significant milestone of over £100bn of private investment announced in clean energy since our government
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