Labour to unveil public body Great British Grid to invest in UK's electricity grid
They publishedBurnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid
28 Sept, 19:00ZUK to launch GB Grid funded by public money to upgrade grid
First reportThe Guardian · 28 Sept, 19:00Z
Latest reportBBC · 28 Sept, 23:35Z
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Why it matters
What
Andy Burnham will unveil publicly owned Great British Grid at Labour conference to invest in and compete for electricity transmission projects.
Why
Labour says faster grid connections could curb energy costs, support business growth, and advance energy market reform and public control.
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Great British Grid will draw funding from Labour's existing GB Energy budget and compete alongside private transmission owners.
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Summary
- Andy Burnham to unveil GB Grid, a government-backed body for the electricity grid.
- GB Grid will access £4bn allocated to Great British Energy to compete with National Grid.
- Policy aims to public-control energy essentials and accelerate renewables rollout.
- Officials say it will enable faster grid connections and expand business rights.
- Miata Fahnbulleh cites the need to invest in the system at pace.
Summary
- Andy Burnham to unveil a new publicly owned company, Great British Grid, at Labour conference.
- GB Grid aims to invest in and compete for transmission projects alongside private owners.
- Plan to speed up grid connections to curb energy costs and boost business growth.
- Funding for GB Grid will come from Labour's GB Energy budget within existing plans.
- The move is part of broader aims to reform energy markets and public control.