Starmer Launches Scotland-Based GB Energy

Great British Energy will be headquartered in Scotland, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said as he formally launched the state-owned energy company. On Thursday, the government introduced to Parliament the Great British Energy Bill, which will enable Great British Energy to be setup, and announced more details of the company as part of Labour’s plan of “making Britain a clean energy superpower by 2030.” Launching the company in a speech in Runcorn, Cheshire, Sir Keir said “Scotland will lead the clean energy revolution.” The prime minister also said Great British Energy will partner with the Crown Estate, whose roles include identifying and leasing seabed sites to offshore wind developers, to boost investment in low-carbon projects including floating wind, tidal power, and nuclear....