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2024-09-18 13:47:36

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2024-09-18 13:47:36

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2024-09-18 13:47:24

Five lessons the UK can learn from America in pursuit of clean energy
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Keir Starmer elected in July 2024 aims for UK clean energy superpower by 2030; recent actions include lifting onshore wind ban and new solar projects; US public investment has spurred private sector investment in clean energy; US Clean Energy Industrial Strategy focuses on key value chains; UK should prioritize offshore wind, nuclear, and hydrogen; US federal funding catalyzes $5-6 in private investment for every dollar; UK needs £552 billion investment by 2050; Labour's Rachel Reeves initiates £7.3 billion National Wealth Fund and £8.3 billion GB Energy; US encourages investments in economically disadvantaged communities; UK planning system needs overhaul for clean energy deployment; UK strategy must adapt to international developments, including potential US presidential election outcomes; US experience offers lessons for UK's net-zero goals.
#CleanEnergy #UkPolitics #LabourParty #KeirStarmer #RachelReeves #UsPolicy #ClimateChange #Investment #RenewableEnergy #PlanningReform
https://labourlist.org/2024/09/labour-lessons-america-clean-energy/

2024-09-18 13:47:24

2024-09-08 10:13:29

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2024-09-08 10:13:18

Keir Starmer: Government will have to be unpopular in order to take tough decisions for change
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Keir Starmer stated he is ready for his government to be unpopular to implement necessary changes; in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg on 8th September 2024, he emphasized the need for 'tough decisions' to fulfill Labour's election manifesto; he defended means testing winter fuel payments despite controversy; Starmer highlighted a £22bn black hole from the previous government, asserting that fixing the economy's fundamentals is crucial; he described the NHS as 'broken but not beaten' and called for reform based on an upcoming report by Lord Darzi; he vowed to expedite the remediation of Grenfell-style cladding; Starmer condemned summer riots as indicative of a 'broken country' and criticized the rise of the far-right, asserting that delivering on promises is the best counter to extremism.
#KeirStarmer #LabourParty #Nhs #Grenfell #WinterFuelAllowance #UkPolitics #Reform #Farright #Riots #Government
https://labourlist.org/2024/09/keir-starmer-labour-government-winter-fuel-allowance-laura-kuenssberg/

2024-07-17 08:29:17

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2024-07-17 08:29:04

‘Labour must rethink the Bank of England’s role to fulfil its growth mission’ - LabourList
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Labour should change the Bank of England's role from targeting inflation to focusing on maintaining a competitive pound to generate growth at a rate of 2.5 to 3% per annum, according to John Mills, a Labour donor and founder of the Institute for Prosperity. Mills argues that high interest rates and deflationary policies aimed at achieving a 2% inflation target make the economy uncompetitive and hinder investment. He suggests a one-off devaluation of around 25% to boost export competitiveness and achieve consistent economic growth. Mills also emphasizes the need for better education and training, infrastructure modernization, patient capital, tax incentives for investment, and a balanced planning system. He believes that restoring manufacturing to 15% of GDP would be an important part of the strategy. Mills suggests that a change in strategy is necessary to prevent the UK from losing share of world trade and experiencing continued economic stagnation.
#LabourParty #BankOfEngland #EconomicGrowth #Inflation #Competitiveness
https://labourlist.org/2024/07/inflation-bank-of-england-target-growth-mandate/

2024-05-18 08:22:37

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2024-05-18 08:22:26

'Why Labour is right to hedge its bets on the US elections' - LabourList
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Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is hedging his bets on the US elections by holding recent meetings with Republicans. President Biden's poll ratings remain poor to dire, trailing Trump nationally and receiving low approval ratings. Senior Democrats are confident in Biden's ability to win, citing his handling of the pandemic and increases in living standards. Reproductive rights is a key issue that may swing the race in favor of Democrats. A lot could change in the remaining six months of the campaign. Democrats hope to see signs of turning polls by their summer convention in August.
#UsElections #Labour #DavidLammy #JoeBiden #DonaldTrump
https://labourlist.org/2024/05/donald-trump-us-president-election-2024-david-lammy-labour/

2024-01-20 08:53:20

'Labour's green plan will do far more than help the planet, jobs and bills alone' - LabourList
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Labour's green prosperity plan aims to achieve sustained growth in the G7 and become a clean energy superpower by 2030. The plan has received scrutiny regarding spending amounts and political divides, but its benefits include improved energy independence, lower energy bills, job creation, innovation, support for small businesses, and addressing societal inequalities. The plan will be discussed further in the coming months and has the potential to unlock private investment, empower communities, and tackle the climate emergency.
#Labour #GreenProsperityPlan #CleanEnergy #ClimateChange
https://labourlist.org/2024/01/labour-green-prosperity-plan-clean-energy-climate-change/