A Labour MP has publicly demanded Sir Keir Starmer sack Ed Miliband, branding the government’s latest Net Zero targets as “insane” and accusing them of accelerating Britain’s deindustrialisation. The new targets aim to cut carbon emissions by 87 per cent between 2038 and 2042.
Labour MP Slams Net Zero Ambition
Graham Stringer, Labour MP for Blackley and Middleton South, has called for Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to be sacked, telling GB News that the government’s Net Zero targets are “insane”. Stringer criticised the lack of new licences for gas and oil exploration in the North Sea, arguing it generates jobs abroad rather than for British workers.
Stringer told GB News that “Our current Prime Minister is too weak to sack Ed Miliband”. He further stated that “We are generating jobs in Norway and Qatar at the expense of our own,” highlighting the “perverse” situation of importing oil while domestic industry suffers.
Deindustrialisation Warning
The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (Desnz) announced the ambitious new targets, claiming the “Net Zero economy supports over one million jobs in the UK” and generated £105 billion in 2025. However, critics argue this accelerates deindustrialisation at a critical time for British energy security.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has also voiced concerns, stating the offshore sector is losing 1,000 jobs a month and accusing Labour and the SNP of waging a “war on oil and gas”. Energy Strategist Chris Johnson warned GB News that the government’s approach amounts to “deindustrialisation by spreadsheet,” leading to rising prices and suffering for ordinary people.
- Labour MP Graham Stringer called the new Net Zero targets “insane”.
- Stringer demanded Sir Keir Starmer sack Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.
- The government aims to reduce carbon emissions by 87 per cent between 2038 and 2042.
- Critics argue the targets accelerate deindustrialisation and harm British energy security.
- The UK has seen a dramatic reduction in operational oil refineries, from 18 in the 1970s to just four today.
- China dominates the manufacturing of renewable energy technology, producing 80 per cent of solar panels.
What This Means for Britain
This aggressive Net Zero timeline means higher energy costs for your family and businesses, as Britain becomes more reliant on expensive imported energy. The move away from domestic oil and gas production directly impacts British jobs and economic stability.
The closure of vital refineries, like Grangemouth and Lindsey, weakens Britain’s energy independence and makes the nation vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions. This decision undermines strategic national assets that are crucial for energy security and economic growth.
By failing to issue new licences for North Sea exploration, the Labour government is effectively exporting jobs and wealth to countries like Norway and Qatar. This policy choice punishes British workers and strengthens foreign economies at your expense.
The reliance on China for renewable energy technology, which produces 80 per cent of the world’s solar panels and refines 90 per cent of rare earth minerals, creates a new dependency. This shift compromises British sovereignty and makes the UK beholden to foreign powers for critical infrastructure.
The push for Net Zero without a robust industrial strategy means ordinary British people will bear the brunt of rising prices and economic hardship. This approach prioritises ideological targets over the practical needs and financial well-being of working families.
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Tags: Net Zero, Ed Miliband, Keir Starmer, Labour Government, Energy Security, Deindustrialisation, Graham Stringer
