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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Ashley Cowburn

Keir Starmer pledges state-owned energy firm in speech vowing he's ready for government

Keir Starmer has pledged to create Britain's own state-owned power company to help slash the cost of bills if Labour wins power.

The Labour leader said that Great British Energy would boost the supply of renewable power by harnessing the country's sun, wind and waves.

The nationalised electricity generator, which will work alongside existing private firms, is aimed at bringing down prices for families as well as delivering energy independence for Britain.

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