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By proposing to “max out” the North Sea, the gov is
➡️ doing nothing to lower bills & risking our path to energy independence
➡️ undermining economic growth
➡️ abandoning any pretence of climate leadership & locking in a warmer planet
➡️ out of step w the public
Here’s why
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➡️ doing nothing to lower bills & risking our path to energy independence
➡️ undermining economic growth
➡️ abandoning any pretence of climate leadership & locking in a warmer planet
➡️ out of step w the public
Here’s why
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1/ This will make us more dependant on volatile gas prices set by global markets
As former Tory Energy Minister (& now party chair) said last year “ it’s a myth that extracting more North Sea gas lowers prices”
Greater reliance on fossil fuels makes us less, not more, secure
As former Tory Energy Minister (& now party chair) said last year “ it’s a myth that extracting more North Sea gas lowers prices”
Greater reliance on fossil fuels makes us less, not more, secure
2/ The UK has highest energy bills in western Europe *because* we’re over dependant on gas
UK energy bills are £9.8bn higher – some £158 per home – bc successive Conservative-led governments "cut the green crap"
UK energy bills are £9.8bn higher – some £158 per home – bc successive Conservative-led governments "cut the green crap"
https://twitter.com/DrSimEvans/status/1685928767158411264?s=20
3/ Rishi, the race for fossil fuels was the 20th century
The green economy is THE growth opp of 21st century
Any party serious abt delivering growth must be serious abt delivering net zero
The green economy is THE growth opp of 21st century
Any party serious abt delivering growth must be serious abt delivering net zero
https://twitter.com/LukeSMurphy/status/1683740258842599425?s=20
4/ New oil and gas licences are not compatible with our climate goals
The government appears hellbent on polluting our international reputation as much as our environment
ippr.org/blog/clean-ene…
The government appears hellbent on polluting our international reputation as much as our environment
ippr.org/blog/clean-ene…
5/ CCS won’t save us
See this thread as to why…
See this thread as to why…
https://twitter.com/dustin_benton/status/1685925215111385088?s=20
8/ The government has misread the public mood…
Net zero retains A LOT of support
Public FAR MORE likely to think the gov isn't doing enough to address the climate crisis
These views are shared by EVERY demographic
Net zero retains A LOT of support
Public FAR MORE likely to think the gov isn't doing enough to address the climate crisis
These views are shared by EVERY demographic
https://twitter.com/LukeSMurphy/status/1683740254979649537?s=20
9/ But it’s not just on oil and gas that the gov is seeking to roll back its commitment to green policies…
With these announcements the government is pouring fuel on the fire while the world burns
With these announcements the government is pouring fuel on the fire while the world burns
https://twitter.com/GeorgeDibb/status/1685906910665469952?s=20
10/ The quickest, cheapest way to lower bills, realise energy independence and secure and create jobs is to rollout clean renewable energy, which is also overwhelmingly popular with the public
ippr.org/blog/clean-ene…
ippr.org/blog/clean-ene…
11/ In short, these are not serious people...
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