We can make electricity cheaper by developing more solar and wind power
"By far the cheapest component of our energy supply is the electricity produced by renewables, principally wind and solar. It’s the same story worldwide. But the price of electricity does not reflect the mix of sources. It is set at almost all times by its most expensive component. And what might that be? Oh yes, fossil gas."
Clean power offers protection
"Clean electricity, by contrast, cuts gas demand and reduces exposure to volatile markets. The political pressures are jobs, tax revenues and the economies of Scotland and north-east England tied to a declining asset.
Clearly, more drilling will not shield households from price spikes; it will mainly boost oil company profits – which explains why the industry is lobbying to scrap the windfall tax."
It's about time for Sir Keir to start releasing from the Strategic Solar Panel Reserve.
Active travel groups call for clear targets on walking and cycling in England
"Saying that CWIS3 should put active travel on an equal footing with roads and rail, it argues for clear targets that should be met by 2030, the period covered by the strategy, including that by then 50% of trips of less than five miles in towns and cities should be walked, wheeled or cycled."
Active travel groups call for clear targets on walking and cycling in England
The majority opposed to Brexit has reached eight million
"The dominant reason why so many Leave voters have changed sides is that only 25 per cent of them think Brexit has been a success, while 35 per cent judge it a failure. Among the 35 per cent, the two most commonly cited reasons are that it has damaged Britain’s economy and failed to generate the promised extra money for the NHS."
https://kellnerp.substack.com/p/the-majority-opposed-to-brexit-has
The secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case
"When Huda Ammori returns to the room, the special advocate – a security-cleared barrister – who represented her interests in her absence will not be allowed to tell her or her legal team what evidence was presented against Palestine Action...Such is the nature of the secret courts system, known as the closed material procedure"
‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case
Starmer might raise income taxes, because they have to find SOME way to pay for Reeves lowering taxes on the UK oil and gas sector. These things don't just happen by magic!
Call for ‘pay-as-you-go’ road levy sparks warning in Lords of divorce risk
“If, maybe in a marriage, someone can see where their other half has been going when they are not around, it could well cause a major rise in the divorce rate and other things.”
I would like to see some serious discussion of this issue rather than just making a joke out of it.
Call for ‘pay-as-you-go’ road levy sparks warning in Lords of divorce risk