Reports: Andy Burnham to announce government grid investment

James Murray
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Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister set to unveil plans for new GB Grid venture to accelerate grid development and support push to increase public control over key utilities

Andy Burnham is set to announce plans for new government-backed investments in the UK's grid as part of his first conference speech today, as he looks to deliver on his pledge to bring more key services...

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