In Parliament - Ed Miliband

Climate Change: International Cooperation

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband received a response to a question they put to the government

This Government believes that we can only ensure climate security for further generations in the Uk if we lead globally. And that was the message of the Prime Minister at the United Nations...

Great British Energy

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband received a response to a question they put to the government

We have already made good progress on setting up Great British Energy, our publicly owned energy company overwhelmingly backed by the British people at the election. We have published...

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

Yes, we will be bringing forward a spatial energy plan. That is one of the responsibilities of the National Energy System Operator. The hon. Gentleman makes an important point: we need a plan for...

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

I know from the questions that I have received from the Opposition that the right hon. Lady has been a tireless advocate on these issues. I do understand the concerns of local communities about...

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

Every planning application and development consent order is assessed on its merits. Importantly, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member...

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Gentleman will understand that I have to be careful in what I say about planning issues, but he should rest assured that I have frequent conversations with my counterpart in the Scottish...

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

My hon. Friend raises such an important issue. Across the House, we can have different views on ground-mounted solar, but we need to do more on rooftops and to ensure that tenants, for example...

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

I will not comment on the Budget, obviously. We are very sympathetic to pumpwatch—it is important that there is a fair deal for consumers at the pump.

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

My hon. Friend raises the important issue that what will define the future for North sea workers is whether there is a plan for future jobs in offshore wind, carbon capture and hydrogen. There...

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Lady raises the important issue that, as a country, we are massively underpowered on community energy. As part of the GB Energy local power plan we will be trying to change that,...

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Gentleman raises a very important issue that I am afraid was not solved by the last Government. We are working at pace with National Grid, and I am sure the Under-Secretary of State for...

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Lady raises a question about the problems of grid connection that is familiar to many Members. We are building on work done by Nick Winser, the former electricity networks commissioner,...

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

I agree with the right hon. Gentleman. Nuclear is an essential part of the energy mix. We are mainly going to have a renewable system, but nuclear is an essential accompaniment. I fully support...

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

Oh dear, oh dear. The truth is that after three months of this Government, people have breathed a sigh of relief that there is finally a Government with a plan for the country. [Interruption.] I...

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

The people who should be apologising are the last Government, who left this country in a total mess—a £22 billion black hole. I have to say to the right hon. Lady that she does have a...

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

My hon. Friend is absolutely right to draw attention to our announcement on Aberdeen as the headquarters of Great British Energy and the important role that it will play, and also to the...

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

As well as our measures on onshore wind, solar and renewables, this Government have begun legislating for Great British Energy and setting out our plan for proper standards for private and social...

Onshore Wind Energy

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

I am sympathetic to what the hon. Gentleman says. We are working on proposals on community benefit. I believe that when communities host clean energy infrastructure, they should automatically get...

Onshore Wind Energy

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

After nine years of the disastrous, bill-raising ban on onshore wind in England, this Government overturned the ban in our first 72 hours in office. We have also set up the onshore wind taskforce...

Climate Change: International Work

Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband made a speech in the House of Commons

All the proper processes were followed by the Foreign Office, which was in charge of the appointment. I have to say that this is a very sad reflection on the Conservative party. Rachel Kyte is an...