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What can we learn about tech policy from the King’s Speech
The State Opening of Parliament took place on Wednesday 17 July and Labour is already acting at pace to deliver its tech missions. The King’s Speech provided further clarity on how the party intends to deliver on this to make the UK a key technology player. In this article Brevia outlines the key tech announcements from the King’s Speech.
Meet the new ministers delivering Labour’s 2030 Clean Power Mission
The ministerial team for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has now been finalised. The team brings together a range of parliamentary and professional experience and are tasked with delivering Labour’s most ambitious aim for Government, delivering a clean energy system by 2030.Below, Brevia Energy provides an overview of the newly appointed DESNZ ministers, their backgrounds, and the policy decisions they will be facing as part of their new roles.
Brevia Energy launches its Labour Party Manifesto Progress Tracker
The Brevia Energy team has launched a Labour Party Manifesto Progress Tracker. This document will monitor the progress of the Government in fulfilling energy policy commitments contained in the Labour Party Manifesto 2024.
What to expect on energy in the King’s Speech
From overturning the onshore wind ban, to appointing Chris Stark to oversee the 2030 clean power target and approving three large-scale solar farms, the Labour Government is already acting at pace towards delivery of its clean power mission. In this article, Brevia Energy looks at the key announcements to watch out for in the King’s Speech.
What can we expect from Labour’s First 100 Days in Power
The Labour Party, under the leadership of Keir Starmer, has secured a decisive victory in last week’s general election, ending 14 years of Conservative power. In this article, Brevia looks at what the first 100 days of a Labour Government might look like and what Labour’s priorities might be over this Parliament.
Allocation Round 6: Labour’s First Step Towards 2030
With less than six years to go, the new Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband MP, will need to hit the ground running if the Party is to deliver on its key aim of clean power by 2030. In this article, Brevia Energy looks at one immediate decision that a Labour Government can take to turn ambition into action.
How are Parliamentary candidates selected?
With a general election less than three weeks away, understanding how candidates for the main parties are selected has never been more important.
Who are the Potential Labour Party Not-for-Profit Champions?
As the UK gears up for the fast-approaching general election, the Labour Party has a number of parliamentary candidates with backgrounds in the not-for-profit sector.
Health Priorities in the Liberal Democrats’ Election Manifesto
On 10 June 2024, the Liberal Democrats became the first of the major political parties in the UK to launch their election manifesto. The manifesto emphasised their approach to health and social care, advocating for significant reform to ensure an equal and high-quality healthcare system for all.
What is Labour’s Plan for GB Energy?
Great British Energy is a key pillar of the Labour Party’s decarbonisation plan. However key questions remain about the new company, how it will operate and what it might emulate. In this article Brevia, explores what we do and do not know about GB Energy, what it might mean for businesses, and its potential role in the UK energy system.
What are Labour’s plans to reform the constitution?
An incoming Labour Government will likely launch a programme of constitutional reform, including replacing the House of Lords with an elected body.
Why Did Rishi Sunak Call the UK Election Now?
Rishi Sunak has announced a general election for 4 July 2024. With most of the country under the impression this would happen later in the year, it had been assumed he would play the long game hoping for economic conditions and poll ratings to improve. His surprise move seems to have caught many in his own party off guard and has prompted speculation about the motivations behind his decision.
In this article, Brevia asks why now?
