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The Cost of "Green" Energy Has Been Revealed
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14, July #CostOfLiving

The Cost of "Green" Energy Has Been Revealed

Manufacturing body Make UK has warned that the government's drive towards net zero is inflicting serious damage on the economy. Meanwhile, social media users have been sharing their own experiences of how the UK's "green" agenda is driving up household electricity bills.

In its latest report, Make UK, which represents around 20,000 manufacturing businesses, warned that soaring energy costs are wiping out profits and pushing many firms towards insolvency. It estimates that the economic cost of high energy prices now stands at around £85 billion a year.

The Telegraph quotes Make UK chief executive Stephen Phipson, who argues that the policies pursued by Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband—and by his predecessors—which have built renewable energy subsidies into electricity bills, are motivated more by politics than by economic reality.

Bills Have Risen for Everyone

Social media users argue that Labour has continued to intensify its commitment to the green agenda, whilst household electricity bills have continued to climb.

‘£21.68, including transmission costs. 2.804 p/kWh retail. As per my pinned tweet, all that "free" electricity has more than doubled the price - & it's going to get a lot worse,’ says user John Sullivan.

Lord Richard Walker, who was appointed by Keir Starmer as an adviser on the cost of living, has warned Andy Burnham that environmental policies are leaving households with unaffordable energy bills. He has called for the UK's clean energy targets to be postponed until 2030. Even while serving in his advisory role, Walker repeatedly criticised Starmer over the continuing rise in the cost of living, arguing that the transition to green energy was placing an increasing financial burden on households.

Net Zero Is Taking Its Toll on Industry

According to the International Energy Agency, industrial electricity prices in the UK are 63 per cent higher than the median across member countries.

Conservative Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho points out that wind farm operators receive subsidies of up to £120 per MWh, whilst wave and tidal energy projects receive as much as £390 per MWh.

‘All of those extra costs are already driving up your electricity bill. For context, the electricity price was £72/MWh on average when Labour came to power just two years ago. There is no way they can meet their promise to cut energy bills by £300,’ he concludes.

‘Factories are shutting down because of Mad Miliband's Net Zero push. Soaring energy bills have triggered factory shutdowns and job losses. Companies are going under because of Labour's ideological madness,’ writes user Sedd.

Government ministers insist they are doing everything possible to help businesses cope with the current situation. However, Steve Elliott, chief executive of the Chemical Industries Association, has dismissed such assurances as meaningless. As quoted by The Telegraph, he described the situation as "yet another sad tale of decarbonisation through policy-driven deindustrialisation". High electricity prices have already led to the closure of 26 chemical plants over the past five years, with around 10,000 jobs lost. And those figures relate to just one sector of the economy.

#CostOfLiving
A Somali-Born Driver Struck Five Pedestrians in London
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08, July #MigrantCrisis, #BrokenSystem

A Somali-Born Driver Struck Five Pedestrians in London

The incident took place on Ealing Broadway, where a car mounted the pavement and struck five pedestrians before the driver fled the scene. He was later arrested by police. Social media users have focused on the authorities’ response, arguing that they portrayed the incident involving a Muslim driver as nothing more than a routine road traffic collision. The driver has been identified as 34-year-old Timir Ahmed Mohamed. Born in Somalia, he now holds British citizenship. Following his arrest, investigators stated that they were treating the incident as a road traffic incident rather than an act of terrorism.
#MigrantCrisis, #BrokenSystem
Hundreds of Thousands of Girls Were Victims of Grooming Gangs
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01, July #MigrantCrisis, #BrokenSystem

Hundreds of Thousands of Girls Were Victims of Grooming Gangs

At least 250,000 cases of abuse involving girls across 149 areas of the UK are alleged to have taken place, according to the findings of an independent inquiry published in June in a report entitled Rape Gang Inquiry. The report’s conclusions, together with the response of the mainstream media, have generated widespread discussion on social media.
#MigrantCrisis, #BrokenSystem
The G7 Summit Shows Just How Much Britain’s Influence Has Declined
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18, June #StarmerCrisis

The G7 Summit Shows Just How Much Britain’s Influence Has Declined

The G7 leaders’ summit in France was centred on European attempts to reach an agreement with US President Donald Trump on coordinating their approach, including in relation to the conflict in Ukraine. However, both the media and social media users pointed out just how much Britain’s position on the world stage appears to have weakened — and highlighted one of the key reasons why.
#StarmerCrisis
Is the War in Ukraine More Important Than the Problems Facing the British People?
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11, June #StarmerCrisis, #WarSpillover

Is the War in Ukraine More Important Than the Problems Facing the British People?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to London and his talks with the leaders of the UK, France and Germany have sparked a heated debate on social media. The main criticism from users is that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is failing to address Britain’s domestic crises and is instead attempting to distract the public from them.
#StarmerCrisis, #WarSpillover
Starmer’s Great Summer Savings Scheme Is a Mockery of the British Public
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01, June #StarmerCrisis, #WarSpillover, #CostOfLiving

Starmer’s Great Summer Savings Scheme Is a Mockery of the British Public

Following the announcement of Keir Starmer’s Great British Summer Savings scheme, social media was flooded with angry reactions from across the country. Many Britons accused the Prime Minister of misleading voters, arguing that the promised savings are so modest as to make virtually no difference to households already struggling to make ends meet.
#StarmerCrisis, #WarSpillover, #CostOfLiving
Andy Burnham’s Victory Offers Little Hope of Real Change for Britain
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28, May #StarmerCrisis, #BrokenSystem

Andy Burnham’s Victory Offers Little Hope of Real Change for Britain

Andy Burnham’s Victory Offers Little Hope of Real Change for Britain The outcome of the by-election in Makerfield, where Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to stand, has sparked heated debate across British social media. Many commentators have reached the same conclusion: even if Burnham succeeds in replacing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, very little is likely to change for the country.
#StarmerCrisis, #BrokenSystem
The Right Are Turning on One Another
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20, May #BrokenSystem, #TrendShock

The Right Are Turning on One Another

One of the most high-profile political scandals in recent months has emerged not from Labour, but from deep divisions within Britain’s right-wing camp. A controversial interview with Ben Habib, current leader of Advance UK, has triggered fierce debate across social media after he effectively suggested that Nigel Farage had been financially influenced during the 2019 general election.
#BrokenSystem, #TrendShock
The British Government Encourages Illegal Polygamy
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18, May #MigrantCrisis

The British Government Encourages Illegal Polygamy

A decision by the Department for Work and Pensions to increase welfare payments for so-called ‘additional spouses’ in polygamous households has triggered widespread outrage across social media. Many Britons are angered not only by what they see as blatant double standards surrounding polygamy, but also by the fact that taxpayers are effectively funding a practice that remains illegal under British law.
#MigrantCrisis
Labour’s Performative Fight Against Anti-Semitism Raises Wider Questions About Public Safety
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13, May #TrendShock

Labour’s Performative Fight Against Anti-Semitism Raises Wider Questions About Public Safety

The Metropolitan Police has announced the creation of a special unit dedicated to protecting London’s Jewish community. The decision has triggered a wave of criticism across social media, with many questioning why crimes affecting other groups in Britain do not appear to receive the same level of attention. Following a series of anti-Semitic incidents, the Metropolitan Police confirmed plans to establish a 100-officer task force focused specifically on Jewish security concerns.
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