Released at Labour Party conference in Liverpool, the research has confirmed that:
However, the polling work also identifies that the Government and industry have significant work to do to convince the public of the economic growth impact that accelerated renewables investment will have, with only 34% identifying growth as a benefit.
The polling evidence is seen as a significant boost to hopes for a new generation of renewables development across England, given that the Labour government has lifted the previous ban on onshore wind. However, all across the UK, the news that people back onshore wind strongly, even when located in their local area, will be a major boost to the industry.
The research, commissioned by Diffley Partnership, collated the views of a representative sample of 1,012 people across the UK during late July, days after the general election. It identified that over half of those who voted for every political party in the General Election, other than Reform UK, believe it is important to meet national climate targets.
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