A Bill to place duties on the Secretary of State to decarbonise the United Kingdom economy and to reverse inequality; to establish a ten-year economic and public investment strategy in accordance with those duties which promotes a community- and employee-led transition from high-carbon to low- and zero-carbon industry; to require the Government to report on its adherence to the strategy; to establish higher environmental standards for air, water and green spaces; to make provision to protect and restore natural habitats; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
4 May 2021
The bill would require the government to set a ten-year plan to decarbonise the UK economy and tackle inequality. It aims to drive a fair, community- and employee-led shift from high-carbon to low- and zero-carbon industries, raise environmental standards, and require regular reporting on progress and adherence to the strategy.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and further readings in due course.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
