Blair says Healey should focus on making energy cheaper instead of net zero

Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Blair says Healey should focus on making energy cheaper instead of net zero David Lynch Tuesday 27 October 2026 10:09 GMT Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Related: Burnham suggests government could scrap standing charges from gas bills The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has urged Chancellor John Healey to pivot Britain’s energy strategy away from net zero targets to focus on delivering cheaper power.

High reliance on natural gas alongside international conflicts has kept UK energy bills among the highest across Europe and the G7 group of countries. The think tank recommended replacing the Clean Power 2030 strategy with a new cheaper power mission that prioritises affordability, security, and electrification. Proposed short-term Budget measures include rewarding businesses that utilise wind power during off-peak times or in areas with lower grid demand.

TBI director Tone Langengen stated that paying wind farms to limit output while businesses lack sufficient electricity shows the national energy system requires urgent reform. In full Choose cheap energy supply over net zero at Budget, Blair tells Healey