Nigel Farage urged Sir Keir Starmer to “follow Norway” by ramping up oil and gasoline manufacturing within the North Sea at PMQs in the present day. The Reform UK chief warned that Britain has been left “vulnerable” amid the Iran battle because of Labour’s internet zero push.
He instructed the Commons: “Over the course of the last year, our North Sea neighbours, Norway, have opened 49 drill sites for gas and oil. On our side of the North Sea, the number is zero.
“Given that our vital reserve of pure gasoline is down to 2 days and the way susceptible we’re, and with speak probably of vitality rationing coming later this yr, is not it time we alter course, eliminate extreme taxation on the exploration firms, open up the licences, and grow to be self-sufficient in pure gasoline.
“And with that would come thousands of jobs, increased tax revenues and cheaper gas prices. Isn’t it time we followed Norway?”
Sir Keir replied: “Oil and gas will be a part of the mix for many years to come as I’ve set out many times.”
As Mr Farage shook his head, the PM went on: “But he’s now highlighting the consequence of the war he said we should rush into.
“He wished us to go to struggle, he stated he was completely clear we should always assist the strikes.
“Then just like the leader of the Opposition, a week later he said I’ve got that one wrong.
“You cannot make errors about choices as critical as committing to struggle. It’s a gross error.”
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