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Burnham’s electricity grid idea is interesting – but it’s not ‘public control’
BusinessThe Guardian

Burnham’s electricity grid idea is interesting – but it’s not ‘public control’

For all the talk, the real value of GB Grid lies in giving the regulator perfect data to drive down costs What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills? Did share prices shudder as Andy Burnham unveiled Great British Grid (GBG) as a public sector challenger to the trio of private sector firms that own and operate the electricity grid? Not exactly. National Grid and SSE, the two listed in London, were down by about 0.5%, in line with the wider market. That mild reaction looks correct. For all the talk of greater public control over the electricity grid, the prime minister is not threatening to nationalise anything or take control of any existing assets. As the detail of the energy department’s announcement made clear: “Great British Grid will complement, rather than replace, the existing institutions responsible for Britain’s energy system and the role of existing ne

Burnham’s emotional solo act had Labour in raptures – but his promises will take time to come good
PoliticsThe Guardian

Burnham’s emotional solo act had Labour in raptures – but his promises will take time to come good

PM’s speech, written almost entirely alone, was full of radicalism but his biggest plans will have to wait until after the next election Key takeaways from Andy Burnham’s conference speech Hope Again is the conference slogan. But what felt even more apt was Try Again. Just forget about the last two years, after the party won a historic majority but where the mood never matched the achievement. Now, as conference delegates and MPs filed out of the hall after Andy Burnham’s first speech as prime minister , it was close to euphoria. Where the hell have you been all our lives? What have we been doing – when you were right there all along? Continue reading...

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