We can't afford to be so reliant on fossil fuels.
Trump's War has proven that beyond any doubt.
On a windswept House of Comons Terrace, I welcomed some of the actions the Labour Government announced today to accelerate the transition to cheap, green energy.
Chart showing fall in GDP per person caused by Brexit
The economic damage caused by Brexit may be almost double the 4% impact assumed by the OBR, the Resolution Foundation has revealed.
Heat pump orders up 2x in a month. Solar panel inquiries up 250%. EV leases up 85%.
The Iran crisis has made energy security feel personal.
I understand why: I have solar panels, a heat pump & EV on a flexible tariff. When gas prices spike, my bills barely move.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UKTBC Chair Andrew Lewin MP: "I am a proud pro-European."
"I would recommend you have a look at some of the polling that's out there, Best for Britain, on a youth mobility deal"
"There is overwhelming public support. Around 65 to 70%. The British people recognise that our EU allies are important."
The discovery, production and rollout of Covid vaccines in UK found to have saved approximately 475,000 lives.
Government, scientists, civil society working together to a common goal.
This deserves to be celebrated as a historic collective achievement.
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/wp-content/u...
Writing for a new pamphlet entitled "Common Endeavour", Andrew Lewin MP's essay argues that changing times warrant a re-examination of Britain’s relationship with the EU.
We are not the country of 2016 anymore. Our future is European.
Our future lies with our European partners.
Students, apprentices, educators and young people will soon be able to study, work and experience all Europe has to offer through Erasmus+.
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/british...
We face great challenges. We meet them with the words on our membership cards.
3/3
This is about more than the technicalities of a UK/Swiss style deal.
I believe it falls on this generation of Labour MPs, and this Labour
government to rebuild our alliances and reimagine what is
possible in our relationship with the EU.
The full essay is here
substack.com/profile/3292...
3/3
This is about more than the technicalities of a UK/Swiss style deal.
I believe it falls on this generation of Labour MPs, and this Labour
government to rebuild our alliances and reimagine what is
possible in our relationship with the EU.
The full essay is here
substack.com/profile/3292...
2/3 Thank you to @jessicaelgot.bsky.social for covering.
As Jess says, my essay looks at the UK/EU relationship.
Immigration is falling sharply & 2026 is very different to 2024.
The case for a Swiss style access to the single market becomes stronger each day.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Proud to have worked with brilliant colleagues on this collection of essays.
With populism rising, the global order shifting and the affordability crisis deepening - the stakes are high.
We set out our ideas for how the Labour Government can meet the moment.
fabians.org.uk/publication/...
Post on Truth Social Vs the truth, as posted on social media.
Two very different things.
www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/solar-projec...
President Trump has had at least 3 positions on the Strait.
First, he wasn't interested in it as the US, 'didn't need it.'
Second, a 'joint venture' with Iran was on the table. Now, a blockade.
In the Commons, I called this out and thanked our PM for spending his time on diplomacy, not social media.
🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer has congratulated Magyar Péter after Viktor Orbán lost Hungary’s Parliamentary election
"This is an historic moment, not only for Hungary, but for European democracy"
one immediate dramatic consequence of the Hungarian result:
Magyar has promised to repair relations with the EU and unblock a €90bn EU loan for Ukraine
🇬🇧 UK clean power records in Q1 2026 are pushing up domestic electricity generation while reducing the impact of high gas prices.
Q1 stats:
- Record Q1 wind output at 28.7 TWh
- Highest domestic power generation since 2022
- Second-lowest gas generation in 11 years
A single line in this piece just made my day:
“The electricity system operator is understood to be preparing to run the grid without any gas for short periods as soon as this summer, in a first for the UK energy system.”
Renewables *work*. And progress matters🎉
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The 25th large scale clean power project approved by our Labour Government.
When they are all operational, they will power upto 12.5 million homes.
Whatever happens, this will be one of the legacies of this government. A renewable energy revolution.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
🏘 In Welwyn Hatfield, our Labour led council just completed on this council house development.
A really high quality scheme in WGC.
Homes are EPC B or EPC A and there are EV charging points too.
Doing everything we can to keep our council Labour led - so we can keep delivering schemes like this.
Illustration of people looking at balloons and a sign saying 450,000 children lifted out of poverty.
Today is a good day for children!
450,000 will be lifted out of poverty thanks to the end of the two-child limit.
We're celebrating this along with 17 other orgs with an advert in The Times.
The advert has been funded by hundreds of small donations from people supporting @38degrees.bsky.social.
The entire county cricket season is livestreamed by the ECB and on YouTube
www.wisden.com/series/count...
Dominic Sibley is currently 21* from 81 balls.
The great English summer has officially begun.
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UK greenhouse gas emissions are now down 54% since 1990. They fell 2% last year.
It's something the country doesn't boast about enough. Yes, some of it is switch from industry to services. But the biggest reductions are from changes to electricity supply.
👇
www.gov.uk/government/s...
NEW ANALYSIS: Record wind and solar generation saved UK from gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026
📈Wind+solar were up 22% year-on-year in March to a record high for the month
⛴️This avoided the need for gas imports worth £1bn at current high prices
www.carbonbrief.org/...
So pleased for my friend Ben.
One of the very best people in parliament.
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"With several other European nations reeling from the fresh surge in oil and gas costs, the UK's wind-heavy power system may act as a blueprint for other countries also seeking to reduce fossil fuel exposure".
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
The President of the United States attacks his allies.
Our Prime Minister brings them together.
