Can Britain achieve net zero without sacrificing energy security, economic growth and public support?
As energy prices remain stubbornly high and global instability continues to expose vulnerabilities in energy markets, the debate is no longer just about climate change. It is about jobs, national resilience, living standards and Britain's place in a rapidly changing world.
This week, ahead of the Makerfield by-election, energy economist and former Downing Street adviser Nick Butler joins us to argue that while the transition to lower-carbon energy is essential, the current approach risks moving faster than infrastructure, economics and public consent can support.
We explore whether Britain has got the balance right between ambition and realism, whether North Sea oil and gas still have a role to play, and what an energy policy rooted in both growth and security might actually look like.
