Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash: UK needs nuclear, renewables, carbon capture and North Sea gas

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash makes the case for an all-of-the-above energy strategy, backing nuclear, advanced modular reactors, offshore wind, carbon capture, and new North Sea oil and gas licences. He argues the mix is needed to cut reliance on imported fuel, protect local jobs, and keep bills down, and he criticises Reform for opposing renewable support and the Greens for blocking new nuclear. The piece is relevant for anyone tracking UK energy policy because it shows how local politics is shaping the debate around the energy transition. Brash also highlights grid upgrades and domestic manufacturing as part of the picture, though the article does not go into detail on how those projects will be financed or delivered.