Britain’s energy bills are soaring – but why, when wholesale prices are falling? Economist Julian Jessop argues that UK energy policy is a “dog’s breakfast,” distorted by subsidies, levies and unrealistic net zero targets. He joins The Spectator’s economics editor Michael Simmons to discuss.
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00:00 – Introduction
00:28 – Why bills stay high
02:16 – Energy as social policy
03:32 – Net zero by 2030
06:37 – A “dog’s breakfast” policy
11:01 – Energy costs and inflation
13:48 – Can Labour deliver growth?
Credit to : The Spectator