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
29 April 2022
The Bill would require the Government to decarbonise the UK economy and reverse inequality. It would set up a ten-year economic and public investment strategy driven by communities and workers, and require regular reporting on progress. It would also raise environmental standards and add protections for habitats and green spaces.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and originated in the Commons; it has not yet moved to the committee stage.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
