UK
Badenoch pledges to get all oil and gas out of the North Sea
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to scrap all net zero rules on North Sea oil and gas if elected, shifting Tory policy to “maximise extraction.” She argues the current regime raises bills and weakens energy security.
Farage: Reform will end green energy subsidies “in full”
Nigel Farage pledged to scrap “wasteful” net zero policies, restart UK oil and gas production, and cut renewables subsidies in full, calling for cheap energy and re-industrialisation. Conference delegates voted to repeal the Climate Change Act and abolish DESNZ, replacing it with a new body focused on energy sovereignty and affordability.
New Lloyds of London boss gives greenlight to hydrocarbons
The new chief executive of Lloyd’s of London has set out plans to grant “more freedom” to insurers, scrapping his predecessor’s commitment to end their coverage of the most polluting fossil fuels. Patrick Tiernan told the FT that Lloyd’s will no longer ask insurers to stop providing insurance cover for coal or other fossil fuels, saying “Lloyd’s strength is that it’s apolitical. It’s important we don’t wade into issues we don’t need to ..."
Chambers boss: Aberdeen has been deemed expendable in race to Net Zero
Aberdeen risks becoming “collateral damage” in the rush to net zero, warns Chamber chief Russell Borthwick, with nearly 1,000 North Sea jobs set to go each month. He criticised government inaction on industry-backed transition plans and called for urgent reform of the windfall tax to avoid repeating the mistakes of the 1980s.
Refinery workers rally outside Parliament to save plant
Lindsey Oil Refinery workers protested outside Parliament, urging government action to save 450 jobs after the site was placed in liquidation. Unite warned of major fuel supply impacts and slammed the lack of a transition plan. Ministers say bids are being considered and workers will receive retraining support.
Tory climate split widens
The Conservative Environment Network, backed by nearly half of Tory MPs, has called for stronger enforcement of Net Zero targets—including more power for courts and quangos. The move puts it on a collision course with party leader Kemi Badenoch, who this week pledged to scrap green rules and prioritise North Sea oil and gas.
International
Trump pulls plug on wind farm
The Trump administration has cancelled $679 million (£500m) in federal funding intended to support offshore wind infrastructure at ports across the US, dealing a major blow to the country’s clean energy ambitions.
German fishermen feel squeezed by offshore wind farm
The German government is offering to buy out North Sea shrimp fishermen to create space for offshore wind. The industry’s decline is attributed to competition from towering offshore wind turbines. In 2024, the German government offered €20 million for crab fishermen to retire and scrap their vessels. However, local politicians have voiced outrage, labelling the scheme as a Brussels-driven plan to dismantle regional culture.
Etcetera…
Maurice appeared on Talk TV to discuss Kemi Badenoch’s plans for the North Sea. He also wrote for Matthew Goodwin’s Substack on how Net Zero drives up the cost of living, and published a piece in The Critic warning against the rise of eco-populism. At the Reform Party conference, Maurice joined a Prosperity Institute panel alongside Kathryn Porter and Jonathan Kitson (Centre for a Better Britain) to discuss the future of UK energy policy.
Andrew featured on Talk TV to discuss the Conservatives’ North Sea policies. He also appeared on GB News to discuss Net Zero’s effects on energy bills.
Prosperity Institute’s James Graham lays out a blueprint in The Spectator for dismantling the Green Industrial Complex.
From the blog
THU, SEP 4
Labour loses union rank and file
The author is a retired trade unionist. He prefers to remain anonymous.
I attended a Unite demo against the Lindsey Oil refinery a few days ago. It was well attended, and we listened to General Secreta
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Badenoch pledges to get all oil and gas out of the North Sea
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to scrap all net zero rules on North Sea oil and gas if elected, shifting Tory policy to “maximise extraction.” She argues the current regime raises bills and weakens energy security.
Farage: Reform will end green energy subsidies “in full”
Nigel Farage pledged to scrap “wasteful” net zero policies, restart UK oil and gas production, and cut renewables subsidies in full, calling for cheap energy and re-industrialisation. Conference delegates voted to repeal the Climate Change Act and abolish DESNZ, replacing it with a new body focused on energy sovereignty and affordability.
New Lloyds of London boss gives greenlight to hydrocarbons
The new chief executive of Lloyd’s of London has set out plans to grant “more freedom” to insurers, scrapping his predecessor’s commitment to end their coverage of the most polluting fossil fuels. Patrick Tiernan told the FT that Lloyd’s will no longer ask insurers to stop providing insurance cover for coal or other fossil fuels, saying “Lloyd’s strength is that it’s apolitical. It’s important we don’t wade into issues we don’t need to ..."
Chambers boss: Aberdeen has been deemed expendable in race to Net Zero
Aberdeen risks becoming “collateral damage” in the rush to net zero, warns Chamber chief Russell Borthwick, with nearly 1,000 North Sea jobs set to go each month. He criticised government inaction on industry-backed transition plans and called for urgent reform of the windfall tax to avoid repeating the mistakes of the 1980s.
Refinery workers rally outside Parliament to save plant
Lindsey Oil Refinery workers protested outside Parliament, urging government action to save 450 jobs after the site was placed in liquidation. Unite warned of major fuel supply impacts and slammed the lack of a transition plan. Ministers say bids are being considered and workers will receive retraining support.
Tory climate split widens
The Conservative Environment Network, backed by nearly half of Tory MPs, has called for stronger enforcement of Net Zero targets—including more power for courts and quangos. The move puts it on a collision course with party leader Kemi Badenoch, who this week pledged to scrap green rules and prioritise North Sea oil and gas.
International
Trump pulls plug on wind farm
The Trump administration has cancelled $679 million (£500m) in federal funding intended to support offshore wind infrastructure at ports across the US, dealing a major blow to the country’s clean energy ambitions.
German fishermen feel squeezed by offshore wind farm
The German government is offering to buy out North Sea shrimp fishermen to create space for offshore wind. The industry’s decline is attributed to competition from towering offshore wind turbines. In 2024, the German government offered €20 million for crab fishermen to retire and scrap their vessels. However, local politicians have voiced outrage, labelling the scheme as a Brussels-driven plan to dismantle regional culture.
Etcetera…
Maurice appeared on Talk TV to discuss Kemi Badenoch’s plans for the North Sea. He also wrote for Matthew Goodwin’s Substack on how Net Zero drives up the cost of living, and published a piece in The Critic warning against the rise of eco-populism. At the Reform Party conference, Maurice joined a Prosperity Institute panel alongside Kathryn Porter and Jonathan Kitson (Centre for a Better Britain) to discuss the future of UK energy policy.
Andrew featured on Talk TV to discuss the Conservatives’ North Sea policies. He also appeared on GB News to discuss Net Zero’s effects on energy bills.
Prosperity Institute’s James Graham lays out a blueprint in The Spectator for dismantling the Green Industrial Complex.
From the blog
THU, SEP 4
Labour loses union rank and file
The author is a retired trade unionist. He prefers to remain anonymous.
I attended a Unite demo against the Lindsey Oil refinery a few days ago. It was well attended, and we listened to General Secreta
Read More
The London-based Net Zero Watch is a campaign group set up to highlight and discuss the serious implications of expensive and poorly considered climate change policies. The Net Zero Samizdat is a newsletter summarising the latest issues - for more information, please visit the website at www.netzerowatch.com.
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