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Proceeding contribution from Polly Billington (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. It occurred during King's speech debate on Energy Security.


Energy Security

Specifically on the Southampton point, it was under the Tory Government that the Labour-run Southampton council wanted to clean up and install that grid connection to be able to decarbonise shipping in that port and specifically to tackle air quality in that city. The Tories had 14 years, and they did nothing.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
786 c472 
Session
2026-27
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Housing Licensing Energy supply Electricity Insulation Exploration Natural gas Nuclear power Prices North Sea oil Renewable energy Taxation
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk