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Burnham announces plan for Great British Grid

Burnham announces plan for Great British Grid
BBC Politics Tuesday 29 September 2026, 14:37 UTC 1 min read
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Burnham pledged to take more control of electricity prices by expanding renewables and and nuclear, with a more pragmatic approach to the North Sea.

Burnham pledged to take more control of electricity prices by expanding renewables and and nuclear, with a more pragmatic approach to the North Sea.
Burnham (ORG) Great British Grid Burnham (ORG) the North Sea (LOCATION)
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