How Labour's powered up 'Great British Energy' mission is at the heart of its campaign 'bible'

James Murray
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Starmer at UCL campus in East London | Credit: Preet Kaur Gill MP
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Starmer at UCL campus in East London | Credit: Preet Kaur Gill MP

New campaign 'bible' sets out raft of hugely ambitious green energy goals, but questions remain over £28bn a year investment plan

Labour has this week published a new campaign 'bible' providing more details on the five overarching 'missions' that are expected to shape the Opposition's election manifesto, including its high-profile...

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