Energy – capitalist failures
16 May 2022
Deregulation of energy supply is a costly failure for British consumers. But some of those responsible for the failed businesses just walk away and start up new ones.
Energy
Energy
Ministers plan yet another insult to Brexit
6 May 2022
In the latest example of the government undermining Britain's independence, ministers are set to contract out the country’s energy security to South Korea.
Energy for the future – maybe [print version]
Prime minster Boris Johnson announced the government’s new energy security strategy on 7 April. It drew immediate fire from self-professed “green” lobbyists...
Energy for the future – maybe
23 April 2022
The government’s new energy includes a commitment to a mixture of energy sources. But the energy challenge for Britain will worsen unless the positive aspects of this policy are implemented.
Energy price rally forced to cancel
19 March 2022
A campaign set up to demand a referendum on the government’s rush to enforce net zero policies on Britain has had to cancel a planned rally in Bolton due to threats and intimidation.
Zero carbon, zero storage
Closure of the Rough gas storage field in 2017 made Britain increasingly dependent on others for our basic energy supply.
Energy security – essential for independence
What would it take for Britain to secure energy supply and why is it important?
The cost of living (with capitalism)
There’s more than something rotten in Britain. And a lot of it is exemplified by the coming rises in energy prices.
Inflation: VAT on energy
The current energy price rises are part of the government’s attack on the working class. There is a good case for a VAT holiday for domestic energy.
‘Net zero’ fantasy to blame for energy crisis, not Russia
British politicians and media have blamed Russia is responsible for “turning off” gas supplies, but the culprit is closer to home.
Campaigners fight to protect farmland from power grab
13 February 2022
A plan to build a huge solar farm on prime agricultural land is being challenged by an impressive local campaign group determined to fight it all the way.
Scotland: Energy 'surrender' [print version]
Extensive publicity showed Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon pressing the button to blow up the famous industrial landmark that was the 600-foot chimney of Longannet coal-fired power station in Fife on 9 December.
Scotland: Energy surrender
20 December 2021
In the latest abandonment of energy sources in Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon pressed the button to blow up the chimney of Longannet power station on 9 December.
COP26 – politics and hypocrisy
16 November 2021
The UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow talked a lot about ending all reliance on fossil fuels. But modern society depends on them to feed, clothe, warm itself, and to provide security, education, health and culture.
Discussion meeting (via Zoom): Energy security for independence
Discussion meeting (via Zoom): Energy security for independence
Tuesday 9 November 2021 19:00
What would it take for Britain to have energy security – to be sure that whatever the (reasonably foreseeable) circumstances industry, services and the people could have the energy they need? Is it essential, whatever the cost?
Email info@cpbml.org.uk for an invitation.
Not so much a shortage of fuel, more a shortage of honest facts
How wildly distorted statistics helped an unholy alliance of EU-adherents and enthusiasts for globalism to turn a supply-chain glitch into a full-blown crisis.
Refinery workers vote for action on pay and pensions
7 October 2021
Essar has picked a dispute at Stanlow refinery during a petrol panic, trying to go back on a pay deal and worsen pensions – provoking a furious and united response from the refinery workers, members of the Unite union.
Still no plan for energy
22 September 2021
This government’s refusal to plan for Britain to be self-reliant in energy has produced a crisis of soaring prices, disrupted gas supplies and domestic steel and other essential manufacturing output compromised.
Nuclear – our best guarantee of energy security
If Britain is to be self-reliant in energy, nuclear is going to have to be part of the mix. The alternative is either reliance on unstable governments and blocs or a radical reduction in industry and living standards…
Small reactor revolution [print version]
It is not easy to take control of your future when your energy supply is uncertain as it is in Britain
New money for energy, new commitment
The government’s latest announcement on energy policy is full of positive signs, with a welcome wish to use government procurement to boost jobs and investment here. But workers will want more than promises…
Electric Cars - Cornish promise
In a big boost for electric vehicle battery production in Britain, mining exploration company Cornish Lithium announced significant investment...
Home-grown promise of small nuclear reactors
25 November 2020
Government funding for advanced nuclear technologies could help end Britain's reliance on Chinese and French companies for new nuclear power stations.
The rise of nuclear power
24 October 2020
Despite Britain's formidable base of scientific and engineering knowledge, development of nuclear power has stalled. Britain needs to change that to secure future energy supplies.
The rise of nuclear power [print version]
Britain’s nuclear power industry had its origins in outstanding research – and led to the first atomic electricity station in the capitalist world…
Government's lack of energy ambition exposed
12 October 2020
Britain needs a coherent energy policy. The government doesn’t have one, despite Boris Johnson's promises about wind power.
Time to end energy dependence
Dogged by EU rules on state support, bedevilled by government indifference over decades, Britain’s energy policy needs a radical overhaul…
The promise of hydrogen
Hydrogen has a huge potential to deliver clean energy. That’s why our scientific community is pursuing an alternative vision, investigating hydrogen as a potential power source.
Energy - Interconnector stalls
Britain has become embroiled in a legal row over a new interconnector bringing electricity from France through the Channel tunnel.
Britain’s coal-free energy not as green as it looks
Britain has now gone for two months without burning coal. But the figures hide the full truth about today’s carbon-neutral energy.