Pro Energy politicans seem to me ones that are grounded in reality. Good for the market too.
Yep....I think that initially it fits his broader agenda of tackling the cost-of-living crisis, delivering "tangible change" quickly, rebalancing power away from Westminster, and rebuilding northern/industrial economies.
Things which are kind of grounded in the British working class pysche which I think often prioritises energy security, jobs, and bills over abstract timelines.amd especially after recent winters of concern and industrial pressures.
And all policy items he's trying to wrestle back from the "intellectual left" of the Labour Party who are often more urban, graduate, activist-oriented and who will prefer rapid decarbonisation purity, and climate timelines at the potential expense of near-term costs, industrial competitiveness, and jobs in traditional blue collar manufacturing sectors....
High energy bills have also been a major voter pain point, dragging on growth and living standards. Burnham has emphasised giving people "breathing space" on costs while focusing on growth and regeneration, especially in the rust belt towns of the North and Midlands of the UK.....
His emphasis on this "breathing space" and regeneration suggests he's betting pragmatism wins broader support and delivers results in places left behind and are looking at Reform UK as their political home. Whether it succeeds depends on outcomes of course, lower bills, reliable supply, and jobs without excessive fiscal strain.
And this seems to be already causing some internal Labour unease....
Comments from backbenchers highlight discomfort with expanding fossil approvals amid heatwaves/wildfires narratives. There's tension around potential appointments too (Energy Secretary Ed Miliband's influence) and whether this dilutes Britian's ambitious climate programme.
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