16 February 2023
The government’s net zero strategy continues to falter. Last year the High Court said its failure to produce evidence for the policy was in breach of the law, it shows no sign of relasing the data.
11 February 2023
Offshore oil workers on two BP platforms are taking action on pay and rotas. Other energy sector workers, both offshore and onshore, are pressing their own pay claims.
Why is it so difficult to have a grown-up discussion – or any discussion at all – about the government’s net carbon zero commitments? But as the costs hit home, discussion cannot be avoided…
Burning wood to generate electricity is no solution for Britain’s tenuous energy supply – and claims it is “carbon neutral” are flawed…
On 13 September, the European Parliament voted to keep the definition of woody biomass as renewable energy.
Energy independence
With energy bills soaring and permanent uncertainty about supply, Britain's increasing energy dependence on imported fuel and carbon-free electricity is proving costly and dangerous. What’s the way forward?
Email info@cpbml.org.uk for an invitation.
20 August 2022
None of the politicians – least of all those vying for the Conservative leadership – will talk about the daily damage caused by adherence to the mantra of net zero carbon by 2050.
16 May 2022
6 May 2022
In the latest example of the government undermining Britain's independence, ministers are set to contract out the country’s energy security to South Korea.
Prime minster Boris Johnson announced the government’s new energy security strategy on 7 April. It drew immediate fire from self-professed “green” lobbyists...
23 April 2022
The government’s new energy includes a commitment to a mixture of energy sources. But the energy challenge for Britain will worsen unless the positive aspects of this policy are implemented.
19 March 2022
A campaign set up to demand a referendum on the government’s rush to enforce net zero policies on Britain has had to cancel a planned rally in Bolton due to threats and intimidation.
Closure of the Rough gas storage field in 2017 made Britain increasingly dependent on others for our basic energy supply.
What would it take for Britain to secure energy supply and why is it important?
There’s more than something rotten in Britain. And a lot of it is exemplified by the coming rises in energy prices.
The current energy price rises are part of the government’s attack on the working class. There is a good case for a VAT holiday for domestic energy.
British politicians and media have blamed Russia is responsible for “turning off” gas supplies, but the culprit is closer to home.
13 February 2022
A plan to build a huge solar farm on prime agricultural land is being challenged by an impressive local campaign group determined to fight it all the way.
Extensive publicity showed Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon pressing the button to blow up the famous industrial landmark that was the 600-foot chimney of Longannet coal-fired power station in Fife on 9 December.
20 December 2021
In the latest abandonment of energy sources in Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon pressed the button to blow up the chimney of Longannet power station on 9 December.
16 November 2021
Discussion meeting (via Zoom): Energy security for independence
What would it take for Britain to have energy security – to be sure that whatever the (reasonably foreseeable) circumstances industry, services and the people could have the energy they need? Is it essential, whatever the cost?
Email info@cpbml.org.uk for an invitation.
How wildly distorted statistics helped an unholy alliance of EU-adherents and enthusiasts for globalism to turn a supply-chain glitch into a full-blown crisis.
7 October 2021
Essar has picked a dispute at Stanlow refinery during a petrol panic, trying to go back on a pay deal and worsen pensions – provoking a furious and united response from the refinery workers, members of the Unite union.
22 September 2021
This government’s refusal to plan for Britain to be self-reliant in energy has produced a crisis of soaring prices, disrupted gas supplies and domestic steel and other essential manufacturing output compromised.
If Britain is to be self-reliant in energy, nuclear is going to have to be part of the mix. The alternative is either reliance on unstable governments and blocs or a radical reduction in industry and living standards…
It is not easy to take control of your future when your energy supply is uncertain as it is in Britain
The government’s latest announcement on energy policy is full of positive signs, with a welcome wish to use government procurement to boost jobs and investment here. But workers will want more than promises…
In a big boost for electric vehicle battery production in Britain, mining exploration company Cornish Lithium announced significant investment...
25 November 2020
Government funding for advanced nuclear technologies could help end Britain's reliance on Chinese and French companies for new nuclear power stations.
