And Substack where I explore things a bit more in depth! strongmessagehere.substack.com/p/what-just-...

How real or not is the apparent backlash to Net Zero, clean energy etc in the UK? I have some new research out with @ippr.org today. Easily the most in-depth look at this! Review of existing polling, new polling and message testing, interviews with ambivalent voters, etc Here's a taster 🧵

Kier Starmer: "What gives us control is renewables. Our own home-grown energy which is then more secure and more independent. That’s why I think we should go further and faster on renewables. Let’s get control of our own energy…so we don’t have to keep worrying that our bills are going to go up"

NEW: After Gorton & Denton, how should we understand the threat to Labour's left? Big new @persuasionuk.bsky.social report out with @38degrees.bsky.social on 'progressive defectors' - Lab 2024 switchers to Greens, Plaid, SNP, Lib Dems. Who are they, who are they not & what's moving them? 🧵

Some of the UK’s most distinguished economists have written to the Chancellor warning that fiscal sustainability will not be achieved “without a significant further increase in public investment” to drive economic growth: www.thetimes.com/article/5acc...

NEW climate record: over half of UK electricity was generated by renewables in 2024! 🙌 This good news means we're a step closer to a Net Zero future, where: ✅ We produce our own energy ✅ Energy bills are cheaper ✅ Our air is cleaner ✅ People & nature thrive www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...

It is great to see so many people at the #TCCMassLobby of Parliament. Thousands of people are expected here to tell their MP to step up action on the #climate and nature crisis. Come and visit the WWF stall on the 5th floor of the QEII conference centre! 🐼 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"Constituents are asking their MPs to meet them – calmly, constructively, face to face – to discuss what’s needed to secure a safer, fairer future where people and nature can thrive " Helen Meech (#TheClimateCoalition) on next week's mass lobby for climate & nature. #ActNowChangeForever

Moving away from expensive, dirty fossil fuels to clean power is one of the most effective ways to bring down energy bills and boost energy security. Now is the time to invest in a future that works for both people and the planet.

Offshore wind. Clean jobs. Global investors. 🌍 A reminder from King Charles that tackling climate change and fixing the cost-of-living crisis go hand-in-hand. 🤝 Good to see the UK stepping up, not just for the planet but for people’s energy bills as well. www.msn.com/en-gb/news/u...

UK gas power prices keep rising—88% above pre-crisis levels in 2024. Reliance on gas power is increasingly costly, as prices rose by 33% in 2024, driving up household bills. Why? Because the UK is increasingly exposed to expensive gas imports🧵1/8

Not everything with a growth label attached will deliver growth. Approving the Rosebank oilfield would be more likely to depress growth. It would suggest panic, rather than the coherent green growth strategy investors are looking for. My new blog: greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/02/25/i...

UK’s net zero economy generates £83.1 bn in GVA and ⬆️ 10% in past year, finds new report. Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor said: "Teesside, Darlington, and Hartlepool are at the heart of the UK’s push towards creating good quality local jobs, in the industries of the future."eciu.net/media/press...

Great new report out today! The net zero economy grew by 10% in 2024

Breaking: Uplift welcomes a very sensible decision from the Court of Session invalidating the decision to approve the Rosebank oil field. Rosebank is a disaster for the climate & will do next to nothing to create the prosperity & stability that the UK needs. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Airport expansion won’t deliver serious economic growth. @alchap.bsky.social explains why on @channel4news.bsky.social

Great analysis and report on how the UK can achieve it's clean energy mission from @e3g.bsky.social 👏 focusing on driving down consumer bills and showing how to achieve the UK's energy goals without burning wood for power which is expensive + harmful for nature and the planet

🛫 Does Heathrow need a third runway, and will it boost growth? No, says @msingerhobbs.bsky.social. With business travel stagnant and three Brits flying abroad for every one tourist visiting the UK, it's better to invest in buses, trains, and fixing potholes.

Great to launch our new report 'Warmer Homes, Better Living' with ScottishPower today, highlighting the benefits of low carbon, warm homes on health and the economy. Chaired by @simonforstroud.bsky.social with @katiewhitemp.bsky.social and Seamus Logan MP and Dave Doogan MP

📢 New report: How can the UK hit its 2030 clean power goal and cut bills? ✅ 2030 clean power target is achievable. ✅ Clean energy shields 🇬🇧 from gas price spikes. ✅ Our Electricity Bills Charter of reforms could save billpayers over £200 per year. 🧵👇

What does 2025 hold for climate policy? 🌍 Will the UK see action on transport and clean heat? Can we expect to lead on the global stage at COP30? Will political turbulence prevent national and worldwide progress? Nicholas Davies, head of climate, discusses in our latest blog:

Interested in being part of a growing, purpose-driven team focused on driving progressive change in Scotland? We are recruiting for two new positions: 📊 Senior Economist 🗣️ Advocacy and Engagement Lead Read on to find out more about the roles!

Today is national #fuelpovertyawarenessday, a moment to pause and consider the impacts of fuel poverty in the UK. 6.7 million UK households, or 23%, spend more than 10% of their income after housing costs on energy.

NEW – COP29: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Baku #COP29 ➡️ https://buff.ly/3V5jndk