Starmer to unveil public body to invest in Britain's electricity grid
The prime minister will use his first conference speech as Labour leader to announce a new public body aimed at investing in the electricity grid and reducing energy costs.
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The British prime minister is set to unveil a new public body designed to invest in the country's electricity grid, as part of an effort to bring down energy costs for households and businesses.
The announcement is expected to feature prominently in his first conference speech as Labour leader, a significant moment as the party seeks to set out its economic priorities to members and the wider public.
Energy costs have remained a persistent concern for British households in recent years, with grid infrastructure investment widely seen by policymakers and industry figures as a key factor in stabilising and eventually lowering electricity prices.
Details of how the new public body will be funded, structured and governed are expected to be set out alongside the announcement, though the core aim has been framed around accelerating investment in grid capacity and reliability.
The move comes as governments across Europe face pressure to modernise ageing energy infrastructure while managing the cost pressures facing consumers, and will likely be scrutinised for its potential impact on both bills and the pace of the broader energy transition.
Sources
- Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid — BBC Politics
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