Britain’s green transition should belong to everyone. Why is Labour so intent on stopping us having our say? | George Monbiot
The article discusses the UK government's approach to climate policy, criticizing its lack of communication and authoritarian tactics. It highlights the need for public engagement and consent in the green transition, rather than coercion. The author argues that the government's current measures alienate the very people it needs to mobilize for effective climate action.
- ▪The government has failed to communicate effectively about the climate crisis, unlike its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- ▪Recent proposals aim to limit the public's legal right to object to critical energy infrastructure projects, centralizing power in the government.
- ▪The article emphasizes that local objections to projects often reflect community concerns and should not be dismissed as frivolous.
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| Original publisher | The Guardian — Politics |
| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/27/britain-green-transition-belong-everyone-labour-planning-protest-laws |
| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:19 GMT |
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The sun sets behind Burbo Bank offshore wind farm and an iron figure, part of Anthony Gormley’s Another Place, at Crosby, Merseyside. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PAView image in fullscreenThe sun sets behind Burbo Bank offshore wind farm and an iron figure, part of Anthony Gormley’s Another Place, at Crosby, Merseyside. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PAOpinionGreen economyBritain’s green transition should belong to everyone. Why is Labour so intent on stopping us having our say?George MonbiotTearing up planning and using protest laws to criminalise local people – this isn’t how to build the broad consent neededWed 27 May 2026 01.00 EDTShareWe will not persuade. We will not explain. We will not listen. We know best and we will force you to comply.
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