Starmer: Ditching green spending pledge was about ‘being straight’ with voters

The speaker acknowledges the significant economic damage caused by the government, affecting families and necessitating adjustments in plans. They emphasize the importance of being transparent with the public about the inability to fulfill all promises due to this damage. Commitments to the Green Prosperity Plan and Clean Power by 2030 remain intact, but new investments are limited due to the economic situation.

What is the speaker's stance on making promises to the public?

Why can't new investments be made according to the speaker?