PM vows to 'stand up for values' with power deals

SIR Keir Starmer promised to “stand up for our values and our future” at the UN Cop30 summit as he hailed a series of investment deals for clean power in the UK.

- JORDAN PETTITT

The Prime Minister will pitch the UK as a world leader on climate action at the gathering in Belem, Brazil, where he will use a speech to make the economic case for green energy today. It comes as Downing Street announced new investment from companies including Scottish Power, JERA Nex bp and EnBW for offshore wind and battery storage projects across Britain.

Sir Keir said: “It’s full speed ahead in our mission to bring about the clean power revolution - delivering energy security, getting bills down for good and generating growth in communities across the UK.