Lib Dems accuse Tories of turning their back on climate agenda

The transcript discusses the UK's leadership in renewable energy, highlighting achievements in offshore wind and insulation programs. It criticizes the Conservative government's policy reversals, which have hindered progress in renewable energy and climate targets. The Liberal Democrats propose solutions, including increased investment in renewable energy, a proper windfall tax, and a net zero delivery authority. They emphasize the need for local government empowerment and call for a change in government to effectively address the climate emergency and energy crisis.

What was one of the key achievements of the UK in renewable energy before the Conservative reversals?

• Developing the largest solar farms in Europe

• Leading in onshore wind energy

• Becoming a world leader in offshore wind

• Investing heavily in nuclear energy

What is the current status of the UK's climate targets according to the transcript?

• None of the targets have been achieved

• All targets have been met

• Half of the targets have been achieved

• Only a fifth of the targets have been achieved

What does the motion propose to address the energy crisis?

• Increase fossil fuel production

• Focus solely on nuclear energy

• Invest in renewable energy and remove restrictions

• Privatize more energy sectors

What is the purpose of the proposed windfall tax?

• To eliminate taxes on renewable energy

• To tax energy companies' windfall profits

• To reduce taxes for energy companies

• To provide tax breaks for new oil exploration

How does the motion suggest empowering local governments?

• By reducing their responsibilities

• By providing them with more resources to build renewable energy

• By centralizing decision-making

• By cutting their funding

What is the role of the proposed net zero delivery authority?

• To reduce government involvement in energy

• To privatize renewable energy projects

• To increase fossil fuel production

• To monitor and accelerate key net zero targets

What is the Liberal Democrats' stance on addressing the climate emergency?

• They support the current government's approach

• They want to focus solely on nuclear energy

• They advocate for a different approach and government

• They believe in reducing renewable energy investments