Drilling the North Sea is the answer to the energy crisis
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By Kemi Badenoch
Published on March 21, 2026.
The Conservative Party has proposed a plan to address the UK's energy crisis by cutting the green taxes that make our bills some of the highest in the developed world. Instead of removing these levies, Labour's Rachel Reeves is considering a bailout for those struggling to pay their bills, which would result in more money for those on benefits and more borrowing. The Conservatives argue that this is a better solution and cuts energy costs for all. They argue that drilling in the North Sea and expanding other sources of generation is the only solution. The Cheap Power Plan would reduce household electricity bills by 20% and remove Ed Miliband’s old Renewable Obligation scheme. The party also proposes removing the Carbon Tax (ETS) and Carbon Price Support) on electricity generation, reducing wholesale electricity prices by a third.
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