Boris Johnson’s cabinet remains divided over how to proceed with energy plans, with the transport minister publicly expressing opposing views. Grant Shapps said the government’s upcoming energy security strategy would not include plans to increase onshore wind farms. He previously described land-based wind farms as “something that causes noise problems” and suggested that the government move to solar, tidal, offshore wind farms and new nuclear power plants. The government’s energy strategy was due to be published last week, but has since been delayed. The plan will include the government’s goals for more renewable energy sources and reduce the UK’s dependence on Russian fuel.
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The facts must be established in the midst of allegations against MP David Warberton, says the minister
Allegations of David Warberton’s behavior should be investigated and the facts established, Transport Secretary Grand Saps said. Mr Shapps made the remarks when asked about the MP withdrawing the Tory whip pending an inquiry into allegations of his conduct. Allegations of sexual harassment and allegations of cocaine use are being investigated by Parliament’s Independent Complaints and Appeals System (ICGS). Aisha Rimi3 April 2022 13:40 1648988736
Labor proposes ’emergency’ package to help reduce rising costs for businesses
In an effort to alleviate the burden of rising costs for businesses, Labor has proposed a package of “emergency measures” – including immediate tax cuts. Along with the tax cuts, Labor proposals include an energy support fund, a “green steel” fund and the abolition of the planned increase in national insurance According to the proposed plans, a pub would be κατά 2,600 better, while for the average cafe or restaurant, it would be 7 2,700. Jonathan Reynolds, secretary of shadow operations, said the companies were facing a “tidal surplus” and were “holding back” under the Tory government. (PA Wire) Aisha Rimi3 April 2022 13:25 1648986358
Jonathan Reynolds says government is “making a huge mistake” in not lifting the land-based wind ban
The shadow business secretary told Times Radio: “I really think the government is really wrong if it thinks that land wind, which is the cheapest form of new electricity generation, will not be part of the solution. “You need safe supplies that are renewable and that meet our pure zero targets, but also delivered at a cost that means the burden on consumers and households is as light as it can be. “Inland wind and offshore wind are a huge part of it, because they are not just renewable energy sources, but at the cheapest price. “I think the wind is on land – the public is supporting the arguments around it and the government is making a huge mistake if it is still unable to decide.” Aisha Rimi3 April 2022 12:45 1648985182
Grant Shapps says the “reasonable place” for expanding wind power is offshore
Asked if the government’s forthcoming energy security strategy would see the UK build more wind turbines on land, the transport minister told Times Radio: – but in terms of large extension I would look to see more of them offshore. “I think this is the logical place to do it, both in terms of the amount of wind and where the investment can go and where you can build it on a very large scale. “I am not saying that there can be no more wind on land. There may be places where this is appropriate. “But do I think we should… have vast fields, as in the offshore areas, of wind farms? No, I do not think that’s what you will see in the plan this week, for good reason. It does not work so well and of course it also creates all kinds of environmental problems “. Aisha Rimi3 April 2022 12:26 1648982752
The Minister of Shadow Operations seems to have focused on the potential of energy cards
Jonathan Reynolds seems to have turned to his original opinion on the energy bulletin, telling Times Radio that it would be a “disaster for households and businesses”. Appearing on the BBC’s Sunday Breakfast earlier in the day, he said the government should consider plans for a procurement diet. But when asked later if the United Kingdom should block energy, he told Times Radio: “No, that would be a disaster for households and businesses. But the fact that you even ask the question is an accusation of conservative energy policy for the last decade. “We still did not have a plan from the government, even though they were told it was a priority and an emergency. “If we were to follow what we have proposed – so focus on energy efficiency, expanding and changing the terrestrial wind in terms of the ban they have imposed, further work on solar, tidal, offshore wind and new nuclear – this would be a complete plan for the future. “At the same time, if they followed our plans for an unexpected tax, it would give households and businesses the real support they need in the short term.” Aisha Rimi3 April 2022 11:45 1648981071
Labor Party and Tories’s government differ on energy supply cuts
As European countries such as Germany, Austria and the Netherlands consider reducing their supplies due to their heavy reliance on Russian energy, the Labor Party is urging the government to consider the same. Transport Secretary Grand Saps, however, insists they will not need a coupon. Rob Merrick has more here: (PA Wire) Aisha Rimi3 April 2022 11:17 1648979169
Shapps: The energy will not be distributed by bulletin in the UK
Grand Saps said the energy would not be distributed by bulletin to the UK, as the shadow operations minister suggested ministers should prepare for the possibility of doing so. Labor Party Jonathan Reynolds told the BBC on Sunday morning that the government should consider plans to share energy supplies. However, the Minister for Transport said that there would be no ticket in the United Kingdom. Asked if it was a “good idea” for the UK to consider the idea, he told the same program: “No, I do not.” Asked if he could “completely” block the energy deal in the UK, he said: “Yes, I can. This is not the path we want to follow. “ Aisha Rimi3 April 2022 10:46 1648978710
Reynolds: All those who were fined for a lockdown party should be identified
Asked specifically if Ms Johnson should be named if she was fined over the Partygate scandal, Jonathan Reynolds told Clive Myrie on BBC One: “Yes, I think anyone on Downing Street should be named if has participated. from this. Although Ms. Johnson is not a politician but a private individual, Mr. Reynolds said: “All people want is transparency about what really happened on Downing Street. We were told in Parliament, the Prime Minister told us in Parliament, he did not know any party. “What we have seen so far with the definitive sanction notices issued to relatively junior civil servants – the culture here has come from the top. “All they want to know is whether the Prime Minister was honest and Downing Street as an institution follows the same rules as everyone else?” Aisha Rimi3 April 2022 10:38 1648978431
Jonathan Reynolds: Government should consider plans to boost energy supply in UK
Asked if the UK should be ready to deal with oil and gas, the shadow business secretary told Clive Myrie on BBC One Sunday morning: “We have to make these plans and the government has to prepare, not necessarily publicly, for this situation. . “There is a lot of complacency in this country about the relatively lower exposure to Russian gas that we have. “But we have to keep in mind that part of the supply that comes to this country from, for example, Norway or from liquefied natural gas that goes to terminals and wells, is partly because Russian gas meets the requirements of Central Europe. “I think what the government needs to announce is a plan that is not just to buy from one authoritarian regime to another for fossil fuels, but this long-term plan for renewable energy or nuclear and energy efficiency that would make difference. “But let’s be clear, we’re looking at the images coming out of Ukraine right now, I do not think we should be talking about a return to normal operation where we’re just buying large quantities of fossil fuels.” Prepare for oil and gas sharing, says Labor’s Jonathan Reynolds Aisha Rimi3 April 2022 10:33 1648977348
Shadow business secretary says he ‘feels angry’ with scale of living crisis
Speaking on BBC One’s Sunday Breakfast with Clive Myrie, he said: promises of things and announcements in the future just will not cut it. “We have set this unexpected tax that would give households a huge amount of aid, compared to what the government is doing – up to 600 600 for households most affected by energy prices. “But we put in it an emergency fund for businesses, an emergency fund of 600 600 million for businesses that is necessary because all businesses are exposed to these higher energy prices, but for energy intensities the situation is so extreme that some of them even think – are they competitive, can they continue production? “Of course when you add that the rise in national insurance that the government made in the spring statement, this is a really serious situation. “The energy declaration will deal with long-term supply issues as …
