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Burnham hails approval for two huge windfarm projects as ‘power under British control’ – UK politics live
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Announcement comes ahead of visit to Cop31 climate conference with PM also set to face MPs at PMQs The national security of all countries is at risk from the climate crisis, as “science fiction” scenarios of widespread destruction are already coming true and economic shocks from
Announcement comes ahead of visit to Cop31 climate conference with PM also set to face MPs at PMQs The national security of all countries is at risk from the climate crisis, as “science fiction” scenarios of widespread destruction are already coming true and economic shocks from fossil fuels are now the norm rather than the exception, Ed Miliband , the foreign secretary, will warn at the Cop31 summit today. Fiona Harvey has the story. The CBI has issued a statement welcoming the PM’s offshore wind announcement.
(See 8.55am .) This is from its chief executive, Rain Newton-Smith . The prime minister’s announcement of major investment in offshore wind is a powerful restatement of the UK’s clean energy ambitions and the economic opportunities they can unlock. Investment on this scale can attract further private capital, create skilled jobs and support growth in communities across the country.
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