A senior figure at Net Zero Watch has warned that Labour's environmental policies could trigger public unrest, particularly over energy rationing through smart meters.

Andrew Montford, speaking to GB News, predicted significant social discord as the public becomes increasingly aware of the "pain and disruption" ahead..

Montford criticised Labour's approach to consultation on net zero policies, suggesting they were "kicking the issue into the long grass" until "the anger has dissipated."

"I think we will see unrest," he told GB News.

"I don't think people will allow it to happen eventually. You know, they will turn on the government."