My thoughts in the Conservative Environment Network blog on the future of aviation:
Read the article on CEN.uk.com
Extract:
We hear a lot these days about taxing, restricting and even banning flying. But as Conservatives, we should ask how we can keep flying but do so responsibly.
The Jet Zero Strategy recognises our aviation sector's value: £22 billion GDP, 230,000 jobs. And as an outward-looking trading nation, we need to maintain our global business links to stay competitive. Whilst ensuring the poorest don't get priced out of their annual holiday.
The Jet Zero Strategy also recognises we need new technologies. So let's check them out.
