Sir Keir Starmer has launched his Great British Energy plans - and Labour wants to go further and faster than the Conservatives when it comes to clean energy.
Launching his plans for Great British Energy, a state-owned clean power company, Sir Keir Starmer promised the new entity would reduce bills, create jobs and deliver increased energy security. Specifically, Labour's press release for an idea first announced in October 2022 said: 'Great British Energy will cut energy bills for good, as families face the threat of £900 annual energy price spikes under Tories.
The government has targets to increase renewable capacity, but only in solar, up to 70GW, and offshore wind, for which the Boris Johnson-era target is 50GW by 2030. There is no target for onshore wind. More from Sky News:Starmer defends private jet useLib Dems announce free school meals plan Labour want to go further and faster, building 35GW of onshore wind and 55GW offshore along with 50GW of solar capacity.
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