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Labour's Energy Policies Threaten UK's Independence, GMB Warns

1/27/2026

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GMB Scotland secretary Louise Gilmour warns of risks to Britain's energy industry from Labour's management of the oil and gas sector.
Gilmour criticizes Ed Miliband's net zero policies as delusional.
Gilmour says Britain would lose energy independence without a major policy shift.
The dispute highlights a conflict between Labour and the GMB, which contributes £1 million annually to the party and represents 560,000 members.

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GMB Scotland secretary Louise Gilmour warns of risks to Britain's energy industry from Labour's management of the oil and gas sector.
Gilmour criticizes Ed Miliband's net zero policies as delusional.
Gilmour says Britain would lose energy independence without a major policy shift.
The dispute highlights a conflict between Labour and the GMB, which contributes £1 million annually to the party and represents 560,000 members.