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Hello, I'm Susan Hume.

This is the Today in Parliament podcast for Monday, 7th of April.

Coming up, the government confirms it's easing back on the accelerator in the move towards electric vehicles.

This strikes the right balance. Firm on our climate commitments, but flexible in how we meet

them.

Also, there are growing fears about the future of British steel.

Is it not unconscionable that we're building British warships with imported steel?

And an MP denied entry to Israel hits out.

This act was not just a diplomatic affront.

This wasn't about security.

It was about control and censorship.

Yeah.

But first, the government's announced a relaxation of electric vehicle targets

to help the automotive industry

as it faces 25% tariffs on exports to the United States.

There will still be a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in 2030.

But the annual targets for upping EV sales before that have been relaxed

and fines for missing those targets

will be lowered from 15,000 per vehicle to 12,000 pounds. In the comments, the Transport Secretary

Heidi Alexander said the automotive industry was the cornerstone of the economy.

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