Keir Starmer's 1,000 jobs pledge could take 20 years, GB Energy boss admits

Monday, 3 February 2025
The boss of GB Energy has told Sky News it could take 20 years to deliver a Labour government pledge of 1,000 jobs for Aberdeen.

👓 View full article

0 shares	Share Tweet Save Post Send

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Sky News British and international television news channel

Birmingham bin workers urged to accept 'fair' offer - but council 'refusing to put public claims in writing'

The leader of Birmingham City Council has urged refuse workers to accept its "fair" pay offer and told Sky News he is "absolutely determined" to end the bin..
Sky News 3 hours ago

Dylan Mulvaney says trans rights 'shouldn't be political' - ahead of ruling to define 'woman'

Social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney has told Sky News discussion about transgender rights should not be political.
Sky News 1 day ago

Family of man who committed murder after escaping from mental health unit say they were 'failed' by NHS trust

The family of a man who committed murder during an escape from a secure mental health unit have told Sky News they were "failed" by the trust that was meant to..
Sky News 1 day ago

Kitchen use suspended following Manchester Arena plotter's prison attack

Prisoners housed in separation centres have been stopped from using kitchens following an attack by the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, Sky News..
Sky News 2 days ago

'My world fell apart': Rise in suicide attempts linked to HMRC tax crackdown

Four more people have attempted to take their own life in relation to the loan charge scandal, which has left tens of thousands of contractors facing huge bills..
Sky News 3 days ago

Keir Starmer Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024

A sticking plaster, not a solution: What next for British Steel?

Sir Keir Starmer was flying the flag for domestic steel production on Saturday as his government passed emergency legislation to give itself extraordinary powers..
Sky News 4 days ago

PM meets British Steel workers after bill passes Commons [Video]

PM meets British Steel workers after bill passes Commons

Sir Keir Starmer meets with British Steel workers near Scunthorpe shortly after the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill passed the House of Commons unopposed. The prime minister tells the steelworkers: "I felt it was really important today, having been in Parliament this morning, to come straight up here to see you face to face to have that discussion”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN Duration: 01:23Published now

PM departs 10 Downing Street ahead of British Steel debate [Video]

PM departs 10 Downing Street ahead of British Steel debate

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street and arrives at Parliament ahead of a debate and vote for emergency legislation to grant government control of British Steel. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN Duration: 00:39Published on April 16, 1293

Starmer’s search for football watchdog chair goes into extra-time

The appointment of the inaugural chair of English football's new watchdog has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after Whitehall officials resumed contact with..
Sky News 5 days ago

MPs to debate emergency legislation to keep British Steel open as 'security is on the line'

Sir Keir Starmer has said the government will debate emergency legislation on Saturday to keep the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe open as "our economic and..
Sky News 5 days ago

Labour Party (UK) Political party in the United Kingdom

Labour's policy on China under the spotlight

After a dramatic weekend with ministers passing legislation to wrest control of British Steel from its Chinese owners, Labour's China policy is under the..
Sky News 3 hours ago

Supreme Court to issue ruling over definition of a woman [Video]

Supreme Court to issue ruling over definition of a woman

The UK Supreme Court will rule on whether those with a gender recognition certificate count as women under the Equality Act. Labour MP Lilian Greenwood said the party stands by protections for single-sex spaces, adding the Equality Act ensures dignity and respect for all. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN Duration: 00:40Published on January 1, 1970

Siddiq: Bangladesh arrest warrant a ‘smear campaign’ [Video]

Siddiq: Bangladesh arrest warrant a ‘smear campaign’

Labour MP Tulip Siddiq says allegations by Bangladeshi authorities against her are a "politically motivated smear campaign" and insists there is "no evidence that I've done anything wrong". Ms Siddiq's aunt, Sheikh Hasina, is the former Bangladeshi prime minister. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN Duration: 00:29Published on January 1, 1970

Starmer: 'People in the North have been underestimated' [Video]

Starmer: 'People in the North have been underestimated'

The Prime Minister has claimed that people in the North of England have "long been underestimated", as he and Angela Rayner visited South Yorkshire to ramp up Labour's campaign ahead of next month's local elections in England. Report by Chahalb. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN Duration: 01:04Published on January 1, 1970