Boris promises energy independence to ‘futureproof’ British energy supplies

It comes as energy bills have soared by 80 per cent following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Tory leadership favourite Liz Truss has vowed to tackle the energy crisis with plans to ramp up North Sea oil and gas drilling.

Kwasi Kwarteng, who is likely to become her chancellor, is said to be “100 per cent” behind the Sizewell C project after leading negotiations in his present role as business secretary.

In speech in the East of England the Prime Minister is expected to say: “The situation we face today is deeply worrying, but this government has already stepped in to help with billions of pounds in support.

“And our British Energy Security Strategy is not just about meeting demand today but many years hence.

“The big decisions this government has made on our energy future will bequeath a United Kingdom where energy is cheap, clean, reliable, and plentiful, and made right here on British soil.

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