Power Line group launches with controversial warnings of "Blackout Britain"

James S Murray
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But precise goals remain vague as group again fails to divulge business backers

After a week of speculation about its goals and funding, The Power Line lobby group officially launched yesterday with warnings of a looming "energy gap" and a pledge to tackle "the mix of ideology and...

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