'Deafening silence' on climate change criticised by CBI, which says being pro-growth means being pro-green

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The warning from CBI business group boss Rain Newton-Smith comes in an election campaign when net zero has become a wedge issue. But the business leader says green industries are crucial to stimulate the economy.

The 'deafening silence' on climate change during the election campaign has been criticised by major business group the CBI. But the next government cannot claim to be pro-growth without also being pro-green, Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of the CBI, will tell a conference in London today.

In reality, many of the two parties' policies differ less than their rhetoric. 👉 Tap here to follow Politics at Jack and Sam's wherever you get your podcasts 👈 The CBI leader will call on both main parties to commit to delivering steps to achieving green growth. 'The next government has got to be loud and proud in making green growth part of a new investor pitch for Brand Britain,' she will say. 'No more prevarication, no more rowed back commitments.

 

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