Former Labour MP for Southampton Test 1997-2024 and Shadow Minister for Energy Security.
Southampton, England
Joined October 2011
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Alan Whitehead retweeted
Today is the day the UK becomes the first G7 country to completely phase out coal power
Since opening "Jumbo", the world's first coal power plant in 1882, the UK's coal plants have burned through a whopping 4.6bn tonnes of coal, emitting 10.4GtCO2 – which is more than most countries have ever released
Here's the story of how that all came to an end:
interactive.carbonbrief.org/…
Alan Whitehead retweeted
The climate and nature crisis is the most profound and universal source of global disorder.
We are resetting Britain’s approach to this agenda.
Climate and nature will be central to all the Foreign Office does.
My speech at @KewGardens today: gov.uk/government/speeches/f…
Alan Whitehead retweeted
There are days in politics that you are particularly proud of.
Today is one of those, because we are debating the Great British Energy Bill in Parliament.
This Government won a mandate for the first publicly-owned national energy company in 75 years.
It will be owned by you
Alan Whitehead retweeted
The Great British Energy Bill will have its second reading in the House of Commons tomorrow, moving forward in its aim to establish a publicly-owned clean energy company
energylivenews.com/2024/09/0…
#HouseofCommons #GBEnergy #GreatBritishEnergy #energycosts #Government
Alan Whitehead retweeted
End of Week 1 and we've hit the ground running:
🍃Ended 9yr onshore wind ban in 72 hours
🌞 New solar for energy security
🔋 Clean Power Mission Control
🇬🇧 National Wealth Fund
🫶 Great ministerial team
🏗️ Talks on Grangemouth
We're just getting started!
It was nice to reflect on my 27 years in Parliament advocating for clean energy.
I am not standing this time, but I am proud and excited by Labour’s energy and climate change offer.
Energy independence, green prosperity, climate leadership. That’s the change Labour will bring.
Shortly before the election was called, I interviewed @alanwhiteheadmp, the shadow minister for energy security.
We discussed Labour’s energy plans, the north sea transition & how climate policy has changed since he was elected in 1997 - @NewStatesman
newstatesman.com/spotlight/s…
Alan Whitehead retweeted
If Starmer is elected on today’s manifesto, he’ll have a mandate for a quietly bold agenda on climate: double onshore wind, double insulation investment, triple solar, quadruple offshore wind. Stop new oil & gas licenses. End new petrol, diesel vehicle sales by 2030.
We welcome today’s news on Wylfa – but the fact that we are being asked to celebrate this tentative step forward on a nuclear project identified 14 years ago by Labour tells you everything you need to know about this tired and complacent government.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clkk…
Alan Whitehead retweeted
Climate is on the ballot in the London mayoral election today.
A vote for anyone other than Sadiq Khan risks letting Susan Hall and the anti-net zero zealots in by the back door.
Vote Sadiq for climate leadership today 🌹
Alan Whitehead retweeted
It is shocking that thousands of families had their homes intruded in the PPM scandal.
The government promised compensation but has completely failed to deliver.
I have written to @ClaireCoutinho demanding urgent justice for those affected.
mirror.co.uk/news/politics/t…
Alan Whitehead retweeted
Britain was built on the bedrock of industrial jobs offering security and a good wage.
My government's Green Prosperity Plan will back the pride and ambition in our industrial heartlands.
With good jobs, higher wages and energy security - Labour will get Britain's future back.
ALT Ed Miliband, Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer on a boat in a Teesside Port.
ALT Keir Starmer talking with workers in PD Ports.
ALT Keir Starmer having a selfie with workers in PD Ports.
ALT Keir Starmer talking with workers in PD Ports.
Alan Whitehead retweeted
The UK has the potential to be a world leader in floating offshore wind.
With Labour, we will be.
Publicly owned GB Energy will invest to create good jobs, lower bills, and provide energy security.
Alan Whitehead retweeted
The Conservatives think that only foreign state-owned companies should own British energy resources, but not the British people.
Labour says it is time to invest in homegrown power so we cut bills and put profits back into our communities. 🇬🇧
Sir Keir Starmer to announce plans for 'Great British Energy' company during north Wales visit
itv.com/news/wales/2024-03-2…
Let’s have some honesty on this government’s woeful record.
Independent research from @ECIU_UK found that two-thirds of measures installed since 2010 came from Labour programmes which this government scrapped - leading to 90% reductions in insulation rates.
The fact that the Energy Minister is tweeting against his own Chancellor’s energy taxation policy shows that this is a collapsing Conservative Government.
@AndrewBowie_MP I assume you are resigning given your disagreement with a key part of the Budget?
