Today, with our £22bn pledge for carbon capture, Labour’s green revolution for Britain begins
GuardianSep 20
UK, Norway Announce Green Energy Partnership
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Above: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (R) sign and swap a Strategic Partnership Agreement on Dec. 16, 2024 in Bergen, Norway. Image copyright: Leon Neal/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Facts
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited Norway on Monday to establish a new Green Industrial Partnership, which both countries aim to sign in spring 2025, focusing on clean energy cooperation and carbon capture technology.
The partnership includes plans for cross-border carbon capture projects, with BP and Norwegian company Equinor leading initial projects called the Northern Endurance Partnership and Net Zero Teesside.
The Spin
Left narrative
Labour’s green energy plan is a bold vision for Britain’s future, combining climate action with economic growth. Having pledged £22B in carbon capture and renewables investment, Starmer is creating thousands of quality jobs, reviving industrial heartlands, and attracting private investment. By leading in clean energy, Labour aims to combat climate change while building a fairer, more secure economy for all.
Right narrative
Labour’s green energy plan relies on expensive, unproven carbon capture technology that may prolong fossil fuel use without clear benefits. Norway shows a smarter path: leveraging natural resources to fund welfare and green innovation. The UK should follow this practical model, using its energy wealth to boost economic growth and energy security, rather than sidelining it for risky, untested ventures.
