UK energy secretary defends record and hits out at Labour plans as polls predict she has weeks left in job

Claire Coutinho slams opposition's flagship GB Energy scheme and warns over Chinese reliance as election clock ticks down to predicted defeat

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (left) and Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho (right) pictured during a visit to the Rough 47/3B Bravo gas platform in North Sea on Monday.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (left) and Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho (right) pictured during a visit to the Rough 47/3B Bravo gas platform in North Sea on Monday.Photo: AP/SCANPIX
Published 19 June 2024, 08:28Updated 26 June 2024, 15:02
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