Billington Urges Starmer to Launch Global Energy Summit
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Labour MP Polly Billington urges PM Keir Starmer to convene a global energy summit, similar to Gordon Browns move during the 2008 financial crisis, to address the energy crunch caused by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. She advocates for a full war footing to rapidly cut ties with fossil fuels, as the crisis could have severe economic consequences, including rising living standards and fueling extremist views. While the government has gathered nations to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Billington seeks more action on reserves, supply chains, and accelerating the shift from oil and gas. Other parties propose various solutions, such as drilling more, cutting fuel duty, and providing bill help. Billington suggests bold fixes like turning homes into resilience hubs and slashing gas reliance, as the pressure mounts for a long-term energy shield to protect Britain.
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