'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer - BBC
Why it matters: If Britain fails to boost domestic energy capacity, households could face up to 15% higher utility bills by 2027.
- Keir Starmer says Britain must stop being at the mercy of overseas events, citing Trump and Putin’s impact on UK energy prices (BBC).
- Britain’s government urges a shift toward home‑grown energy resilience after the Iran‑Israel conflict highlighted supply risks (CNBC).
- Reuters notes the Iran war serves as a warning, prompting calls for stronger domestic infrastructure and diversified energy sources.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer warned that reliance on foreign events—US policy under Trump, Russian actions under Putin, and the Iran‑Israel war—threatens Britain’s energy security. He called for a new domestic resilience strategy to curb rising costs and protect the economy.
