Keir Starmer makes main pledge as he arrives at local weather summit
The PM Keir Starmer will meet with global leaders at COP 30 in Belem, Brazil, where he will outline how clean energy is the economic opportunity of the 21st century
The PM has vowed not to “let down” future generations as he unveiled a series of deals to boost the “clean power revolution”.
Keir Starmer will meet global leaders at COP 30 in Belem, Brazil on Thursday, where he will outline how clean energy is the economic opportunity of the 21st century, and one that can deliver a jobs and growth bonanza.
His speech comes as ministers unveiled a series of deals with companies including ScottishPower, JERA Nex bp and EnBW and Statera Energy.
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Ahead of his address, the PM highlighted there had been £50 billion of investment into UK clean energy industries since last year, with 800,000 jobs expected by the end of the decade.
He said: “It’s full speed ahead in our mission to bring about the clean power revolution – delivering energy security, getting bills down for good and generating growth in communities across the UK.
“Creating skilled, well-paid jobs across Great Yarmouth, Belfast and Greater Manchester, this is national renewal in action – championing the interests of working people all over the country.
“I won’t let down future generations. At COP30 I will continue to show UK leadership on the world stage to work with others to stand up for our values and our future.”
The deals agreed include over £100 million to Belfast Harbour to support the delivery of two major offshore wind farms in the Irish Sea, while Carrington in Greater Manchester will host one of the UK’s largest battery sites.
Other investment is for the Port of East Anglia, including £15m as part of a wider £28m upgrade to build a new operations and maintenance centre, with Scottish Power supporting the East Anglia TWO windfarm in the North Sea. This is in addition to a £10 million investment from Scottish Power and Peel Ports Group to develop the port’s Northern Terminal to work on future offshore wind projects supporting an estimated 100 jobs.
In a defiant commitment to Britain’s energy pledges, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: “The UK’s message to the world at COP30 is simple: working together to tackle climate change is the route to good jobs, energy security and economic growth – let’s get on with it.”
Earlier this week the Prime Minister told sixth formers he was going to COP because of the “obligation we undoubtedly have to safeguard the planet for generations to come, but also hundreds of thousands of jobs in this country”.
