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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

Octopus Energy founder appointed as UK government adviser

Founder of Octopus Energy Greg Jackson
Entrepreneur Greg Jackson’s plan to split the national energy market into pricing zones was recently rejected by ministers. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters

Keir Starmer has appointed the outspoken founder of Octopus Energy as an adviser, with a remit to challenge government thinking.

Greg Jackson has joined the Cabinet Office board, an influential core of government advisers, as a non-executive member.

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