We have the technology. Being a world leader in carbon capture and storage attractive can make us a destination for inward investment in clean energy.
It was darkly funny to see Labour MPs claiming that nationalisation could fix signals failures when track infrastructure is owned and controlled by the state.
We have demonstrated in government that, with rigorous dedication to competition and innovation, this conservative mission can be fulfilled.
But more money and powers need to be given directly to the North to drive further progress.
With half his ministry on the backbenches, he looks isolated – and in denial.
A third of consumers internationally are now choosing to ‘buy from brands they believe are doing social or environmental good’.
We offer social housing with traditional design and also saving our tenants around £500 a year on fuel bills. The Government should back this approach.
If we want to signal a commitment to sustainable, low-carbon growth strategies, the Government could introduce a green sovereign bond.
If Ministers believe that 30p on annual bills is too high a price, they should seek the right number – and a deal to get us there.
There are a number of sensible policies that can be implemented to give the industry a jump start that don’t involve direct subsidy.
“Today over half of the UK’s resident researcher population were born overseas. When we leave the European Union, I will ensure that does not change.”
The injection of the truth that it would mean politicians in charge of services is enough to make most people see sense.
Town Halls are sticking with the “big six” – spurning the chance to save money or to switch to renewables. This even applies to councils that set up their own firms.
In the second of three articles, the Weston-super-Mare MP sets out plans on tax, housing deficits and debt to help achieve inter-generational justice.