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The Labour Party has said it will plough investment into building new renewable infrastructure
It claims the Conservative government has “undermined Britain’s energy industry at every turn”
Shadow Transport Secretary Andy McDonald MP, however, said the project fails to meet the party’s four environmental and economic tests
The Party said it would spend an annual £2.3 billion on insulating inefficient housing across the country
According to a Freedom of Information release obtained by the Labour Party, the government has spent half a million pounds to fight legal battles
The Labour Party has vowed to nationalise the energy and water industries if it wins the next general election. Speaking at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton, Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell said: “Rail, water, energy, Royal Mail – we’re taking them back.” Politicians would decide if full market value is awarded when they are taken […]
The official release of the Labour Party’s election manifesto has already gathered mixed reactions from the UK’s energy industry. It outlines a series of proposed change-ups for the sector, including scrapping the National Grid in favour of decentralised energy systems, banning fracking, introducing price caps and pushing for increased renewable generation. Fracking ban UKOOG, the […]
The Labour Party’s energy policy would ensure at least 60% of the UK’s energy comes from zero-carbon or renewable sources by 2030. That’s according to its manifesto, which was officially released earlier today and outlines how investments in green gas and renewable electricity production would be used to ensure security of energy supply and ‘keep […]
Clive Lewis has resigned from his role as Shadow Business and Energy Secretary. It comes after he defied party orders to back the Brexit bill and start the process of leaving the EU. Mr Lewis, who held the post since October last year, was one of 52 Labour MPs to do so, following which he […]
The Labour Party has vowed to cap energy prices if it gets into power. Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell made the promise after npower announced a 9.8% price rise for many of its customers. The hike is expected to add roughly £109 to the cost of annual dual fuel bills. The Big Six supplier said the rise, which comes in the face […]
