GB Energy 'splashes' millions in taxpayer cash to be 'told how to do its job'

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband (Image: PA)

GB Energy is handing out millions of pounds in taxpayers' cash to private consultants to tell it "how to do its job", The National can reveal.

A tender worth up to £20 million has been awarded to London-based firms Deloitte and Baringa Partners by GB Energy, covering many aspects of the day-to-day running of Labour's flagship policy.