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Boris Johnson's offshore wind pledge is positive, but protecting UK jobs requires more

  • Written by Jamie Stewart, Deputy Director, Centre for Energy Policy, University of Strathclyde
Boris Johnson's offshore wind pledge is positive, but protecting UK jobs requires moreNicholas Doherty/Unsplash, FAL

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, some countries have announced significant spending pledges to support a green recovery. Germany leads the way with a €40 billion (£36 billion) commitment to climate-related spending. The UK government’s plans, meanwhile, have centred on a £3...