The next leader of the Conservative Party and Boris Johnson's successor as prime minister will be announced on 5 September.
Regulations governing offshore wind, rooftop solar and nuclear would be overhauled to scale up supply, while fracking for shale gas would be allowed where there is local consent, he added.In a statement, Ms Truss - who remains the clear favourite to succeed Mr Johnson - insisted she would govern for the whole UK"family" if she gains the keys to No 10.
"For too long, people in parts of our United Kingdom have been let down by their devolved administrations playing political games instead of focusing on their priorities. If elected prime minister, I will deliver for our whole country. In the longer term, he promised to reform the energy market - which was no longer"fit for purpose" - to cut bills, with the establishment of a new dedicated energy department to lead the change.said he didn't believe
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