Doug Parr, Greenpeace Chief Scientist said: “Today’s Autumn Statement did little to boost the UK’s credibility as a global leader on climate action. But there were some glimmers of hope in the money for electric vehicles and a stable carbon floor price that will help phase out coal. Now, with a smidgen of innovation and inspiration, the new national productivity investment fund should back clean, modern and home grown technologies. Other countries are already doing this and are forging ahead in the race to dominate the booming low carbon economy.