UK’s Labour Party will examine proposal to ban private jets
New reports makes ‘very convincing argument’, says Labour transport spokesman.
The United Kingdom‘s opposition Labour Party said on Monday it would examine closely a proposal to ban private jets and consult with the industry about a phase-out date for the use of fossil-fuel private planes.
Andy McDonald, the opposition spokesman for the transport sector, said a report from the Common Wealth think-tank proposing a ban on private jets made a “very convincing argument”.
“Why is the government enabling billionaires to trash the climate when it’s the rest of us who will suffer the consequences?” he said in a statement.
“In just a few years’ time, it will be possible for these journeys to be made by electric aircraft – so long as [the] government puts in place the right incentives. Labour will examine these proposals closely and consult with industry on the introduction of a phase-out date for the use of fossil fuel private jets.”