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Burnham's Green Energy Push: Why Local Ownership Is Key

The prime minister wants to fund local solar and wind schemes so neighbourhoods can own a share of their power generation. Writing in the Guardian on Thursday, he argued recent extreme heatwaves and wildfires prove Britain cannot ignore the changing climate. However, ministers are delaying a final choice on whether to allow two massive new North Sea oil and gas fields.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 September 2026 at 16:03

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