Greenpeace says the Mayor of London’s reelection show “bold climate and environmental action is a vote winner”

Environmental campaigners Greenpeace say Sadiq Khan’s reelection for a third term as Mayor of London shows that taking on climate change is a winner.

The mayor secured victory with an increased majority after Conservative opponent Susan Hall after she pledged to reverse the controversial expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and delay moves towards net zero.

Commenting on the result, Mel Evans, head of climate at Greenpeace UK said: “Sadiq Khan’s win with an even bigger majority confirms the clear message from this election: bold climate and environmental action is a vote winner. Anti-green populism has largely backfired at the ballot box.

“Many of the local and mayoral candidates that stood on bold green policy platforms won resounding victories. The people of London, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool and the North East, all elected mayors and councillors who have committed to boosting public transport, delivering green growth and cutting emissions. As Labour continues its resurgence to power, the gains made in these local elections demonstrate, once again, that the British public overwhelmingly support climate action.

“This weekend’s results are yet more evidence that Sunak’s failure on climate, his pursuit of more oil and gas, and attempts to make net zero a culture war issue have failed miserably. Susan Hall pitched an anti-green agenda to Londoners, and she failed to win them over, but Sadiq Khan’s commitment to clean air and climate action won their support.

“There is one clear takeaway for all parties from this last litmus test of voter opinion before the general election: green policies and bold climate action are a resounding vote winner.”

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