Nothing says stupidity like Reform's obsession with destroying British jobs | George Monbiot

The net zero economy in the UK currently employs over 300,000 full-time workers and supports an additional 1.1 million jobs, according to figures compiled by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). This sector is already valued at £100 billion annually for the UK and is projected to expand significantly, potentially adding hundreds of billions more to its worth. The broader green economy provides employment for another 600,000 individuals. These statistics challenge claims that prosperity is solely dependent on oil and gas industries, suggesting that political parties advocating for the destruction of the net zero sector, such as Reform UK and the Conservative Party, are promoting mass unemployment. The CBI, described as a bastion of conservatism, produced these figures, highlighting the substantial economic contribution and job creation within the net zero and green economy sectors.