politics

Prime Minister Kier Starmer and First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan have joined forces to “supercharge” the mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower.

Key UK political parties have published their manifestos for the 4 July General Election. To some degree, all of the parties target the climate in their pledges to the UK public.

Following a tumultuous 2022, the Government’s new Energy Security Plan was a hugely welcome ray of sunshine for the solar industry. Solar Energy UK’s senior communications adviser Gareth Simkins reflects on the transformation of attitudes in Downing Street.

Ed Miliband has been revealed as the new shadow energy secretary, marking a return to the role for the ex-Labour leader.

Leonie Greene, director of advocacy and new markets at the Solar Trade Association, takes stock of recent goings on in Westminster and discusses how a general election would be the ideal time for any future government to bolster the UK’s solar ambitions.