'We believe in a mix': Starmer defends UK energy policy after Trump wind farm criticism

Michael Holder
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Wind Turbines in Aberdeen Bay | Credit: iStock
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Wind Turbines in Aberdeen Bay | Credit: iStock

Prime Minister argues renewables, nuclear and fossil fuels all have parts to play in UK energy mix during meeting with President Trump in Scotland

Keir Starmer has defended his government's energy policy approach following President Trump's latest verbal attack on wind farms, with the British Prime Minister arguing the case for a mix of renewables,...

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