Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Proud to serve as Rutherglen's Member of Parliament. Energy Minister in @energygovuk. Charity trustee and volunteer.
Control of your bills firmly in your hands - that's what our clean power mission does - creating thousands of jobs and energy security in the process. Read our plan to build the clean flexible electricity system of the future 👇
1/2 We want to empower customers with greater control over their electricity bills and usage. Helping households use electricity more flexibly by: 💡Voluntarily using appliances off-peak 🧩Switching to flexible tariffs & tech
Exciting new venture from @OVOEnergy. Repowering existing wind farms will be a key part of how we build a cheaper, cleaner, more secure energy system, creating jobs across the country and driving forward our mission to bring bills down for good.
We're excited to announce our plans for OVO Renewables – a new arm focused on generating cleaner, homegrown energy. Investing millions into UK onshore wind, helping power homes with cheaper, greener electricity. Read more 👇 company.ovo.com/government-wel…
We’re getting Britain building. Sizewell C has officially been given the green light, with government the main shareholder. Helping deliver clean, homegrown power to millions of homes, supporting thousands of jobs and unlocking growth across the country.
Government now main shareholder in £38bn Sizewell C bbc.in/44ISVM2
The suffering and starvation unfolding in Gaza is unspeakable and indefensible.
From wind, to solar, to new nuclear power, this Labour government will deliver clean, homegrown power to millions of homes.
Sir Kenneth dedicated his life to public service and gave so much to Scotland. My thoughts are with his wife, his three children and all who knew and loved him. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
16 and 17 year olds shouldn’t have the vote - it’ll rig the system! They’re too young! It’s utterly insane! 🙄 Nonsense. Young people should have a say in the future of their country and I’m glad @UKLabour is making that happen across the UK.
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Replace this with “do you support clean energy infrastructure being built” and you get a similar answer
'You can't even bring yourself to say that you like Zack Polanski?' @IainDale has to coax @AdrianRamsay into admitting he likes his Green Party colleague and leadership opponent.
The IDF has killed starving Palestinian civilians trying to get aid. Settler terrorism and talk of imposing the illegal E1 settlement plan are flagrant attempts to prevent a Palestinian state. There is no justification for this. A two-state solution is the only path to peace.
Really saddened by this news - such a kind, thoughtful man who contributed much to the University of Glasgow and to Scottish public life. I had the pleasure of serving on the University Settlement Association with him and his understated humour was perfect for every meeting.
Academic and devolution reformer Sir Kenneth Calman dies aged 83 bbc.in/456SlGQ
Aberdeen is at the heart of Britain's energy system. We're determined to deliver a fair and prosperous transition in the North Sea so that skilled oil and gas workers can benefit from good job opportunities found in clean energy industries 👷 gov.uk/government/new…
Brilliant to visit Smulders Yard with @Siemens_Energy to see how offshore wind is powering Britain and investing on the Tyne. Offshore wind projects like this deliver good jobs, apprenticeships and investment in places like Newcastle and help achieve our Clean Power Mission.
On C4 News earlier - Sizewell C is a vital project for our energy security but also an economic opportunity - 10,000 jobs, 1,500 apprenticeships and supply chain investment right across the UK. This government is delivering a new golden age for nuclear power in Britain.
16 years ago I identified Sizewell as a site for new nuclear power. Today I am delighted that Sizewell C has finally been given the green light. We're delivering the biggest nuclear building programme in a generation 👇
As First Minister, Anas Sarwar will declare a national waiting times emergency.
This defining project will provide enough clean power for millions homes for decades to come. ✅10,000 jobs ✅1,500 apprenticeships ✅3,500 supply chain companies to benefit ✅Clean power for 6 million homes The biggest nuclear building programme in a generation.
Sizewell C gets the green light to become the first nuclear power station co-owned by the government to be built in a generation. Millions of people will benefit from cheaper clean power, as the government agrees a landmark multi-billion-pound deal to build Sizewell C.
We are investing in Britain’s future. theguardian.com/business/2025/…
This terrible conflict in Gaza must end.
The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. Alongside 25 other partners, the UK message is clear: the war in Gaza must end now. We need an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages and a full resumption of aid. gov.uk/government/new…