Michael Shanks MP
@michaelshanksmp.co.uk
Proud to serve as Rutherglen's Labour Member of Parliament. UK Energy Minister. Charity trustee and volunteer. Occasional runner.
2000 – 3%
2025 – 44%
An astonishing increase in UK electricity from renewables 📈
We are continuing that trajectory and taking back control of our energy, with our record-breaking offshore wind auction securing enough power for the equivalent of 12 million homes🏠
www.neso.energy/news/britain...
2025 – 44%
An astonishing increase in UK electricity from renewables 📈
We are continuing that trajectory and taking back control of our energy, with our record-breaking offshore wind auction securing enough power for the equivalent of 12 million homes🏠
www.neso.energy/news/britain...
Britain's Energy Explained: 2025 Review | National Energy System Operator
In 2025, Great Britain achieved some major milestones on our journey to ensuring a secure, affordable and clean energy system. Take a look back at where our electricity came from in 2025 and some of t...
www.neso.energy
January 15, 2026 at 5:37 PM
2000 – 3%
2025 – 44%
An astonishing increase in UK electricity from renewables 📈
We are continuing that trajectory and taking back control of our energy, with our record-breaking offshore wind auction securing enough power for the equivalent of 12 million homes🏠
www.neso.energy/news/britain...
2025 – 44%
An astonishing increase in UK electricity from renewables 📈
We are continuing that trajectory and taking back control of our energy, with our record-breaking offshore wind auction securing enough power for the equivalent of 12 million homes🏠
www.neso.energy/news/britain...
What the SNP's energy 'plan' really means - uncertainty, higher bills and a risk to Scotland's energy security by ideologically blocking the very nuclear power Scotland relies on every day.
Labour is delivering energy security, jobs and protecting bill payers.
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Labour is delivering energy security, jobs and protecting bill payers.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Labour minister hits back at 'dishonest' SNP independence energy bills claim
A Scottish Labour UK minister has accused John Swinney of false claims over independence.
www.scotsman.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:23 PM
What the SNP's energy 'plan' really means - uncertainty, higher bills and a risk to Scotland's energy security by ideologically blocking the very nuclear power Scotland relies on every day.
Labour is delivering energy security, jobs and protecting bill payers.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Labour is delivering energy security, jobs and protecting bill payers.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
A historic moment for UK offshore wind – my view from Edinburgh 👀
January 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
A historic moment for UK offshore wind – my view from Edinburgh 👀
Clean, homegrown power is the right choice to bring down bills for good.
Offshore wind will create thousands of jobs throughout Britain, through projects like Berwick Bank in Scotland, helping to power Scotland's clean energy future.
My interview on BBC Radio Scotland 👇
Offshore wind will create thousands of jobs throughout Britain, through projects like Berwick Bank in Scotland, helping to power Scotland's clean energy future.
My interview on BBC Radio Scotland 👇
January 14, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Clean, homegrown power is the right choice to bring down bills for good.
Offshore wind will create thousands of jobs throughout Britain, through projects like Berwick Bank in Scotland, helping to power Scotland's clean energy future.
My interview on BBC Radio Scotland 👇
Offshore wind will create thousands of jobs throughout Britain, through projects like Berwick Bank in Scotland, helping to power Scotland's clean energy future.
My interview on BBC Radio Scotland 👇
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💬 "Labour is delivering our historic promise made at the last election, to deliver energy security through clean power, and bring down bills for good"...
♻️ Energy Minister @michaelshanksmp.co.uk on how off-shore wind delivery will help our communities 💗
READ👇
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♻️ Energy Minister @michaelshanksmp.co.uk on how off-shore wind delivery will help our communities 💗
READ👇
labourlist.org/2026/01/offs...
‘Labour’s historic delivery of offshore wind means energy will be cheaper, cleaner and better for consumers and communities’ – LabourList
Today’s historic results from the latest offshore wind auction shows the difference a Labour government can make to our communities. After months of our opponents…
labourlist.org
January 14, 2026 at 3:01 PM
💬 "Labour is delivering our historic promise made at the last election, to deliver energy security through clean power, and bring down bills for good"...
♻️ Energy Minister @michaelshanksmp.co.uk on how off-shore wind delivery will help our communities 💗
READ👇
labourlist.org/2026/01/offs...
♻️ Energy Minister @michaelshanksmp.co.uk on how off-shore wind delivery will help our communities 💗
READ👇
labourlist.org/2026/01/offs...
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With this record wind power auction, we’ve proved the rightwing doubters wrong | Ed Miliband
With this record wind power auction, we’ve proved the rightwing doubters wrong | Ed Miliband
The only way that Britain’s energy bills can come down is if we are no longer reliant on fossil fuels. Today marks a big step towards that goal, says energy secretary Ed Miliband
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
With this record wind power auction, we’ve proved the rightwing doubters wrong | Ed Miliband
We’ve just secured the largest amount of offshore wind in any auction ever in Britain - enough to power the equivalent of 12 million homes.
In Scotland 🏴 the first offshore wind project in three years has been successful - a landmark moment demonstrating our commitment to the whole of the UK.
In Scotland 🏴 the first offshore wind project in three years has been successful - a landmark moment demonstrating our commitment to the whole of the UK.
January 14, 2026 at 7:21 AM
We’ve just secured the largest amount of offshore wind in any auction ever in Britain - enough to power the equivalent of 12 million homes.
In Scotland 🏴 the first offshore wind project in three years has been successful - a landmark moment demonstrating our commitment to the whole of the UK.
In Scotland 🏴 the first offshore wind project in three years has been successful - a landmark moment demonstrating our commitment to the whole of the UK.
All customers have now had power restored following Storm Goretti, with over 256,000 homes having been reconnected since last week.
My thanks to the engineers who worked tirelessly in challenging conditions to make this happen and local communities who worked together to support the vulnerable.
My thanks to the engineers who worked tirelessly in challenging conditions to make this happen and local communities who worked together to support the vulnerable.
January 13, 2026 at 10:36 PM
All customers have now had power restored following Storm Goretti, with over 256,000 homes having been reconnected since last week.
My thanks to the engineers who worked tirelessly in challenging conditions to make this happen and local communities who worked together to support the vulnerable.
My thanks to the engineers who worked tirelessly in challenging conditions to make this happen and local communities who worked together to support the vulnerable.
Say hello to Ossie the Chief Mouser 🐈⬛ in the Cabinet Office
(named after Sir Edward Osmotherly who wrote the rule book on how civil servants should give evidence to Select Committees)
(named after Sir Edward Osmotherly who wrote the rule book on how civil servants should give evidence to Select Committees)
January 12, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Say hello to Ossie the Chief Mouser 🐈⬛ in the Cabinet Office
(named after Sir Edward Osmotherly who wrote the rule book on how civil servants should give evidence to Select Committees)
(named after Sir Edward Osmotherly who wrote the rule book on how civil servants should give evidence to Select Committees)
Brilliant to visit the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland @nmisgroup.bsky.social.
From AI + robotics to circular economy innovation, NMIS is building the skills + solutions for a net zero future - all from a carbon-neutral flagship facility.
Proud to see Scottish manufacturing lead the way.
From AI + robotics to circular economy innovation, NMIS is building the skills + solutions for a net zero future - all from a carbon-neutral flagship facility.
Proud to see Scottish manufacturing lead the way.
January 12, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Brilliant to visit the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland @nmisgroup.bsky.social.
From AI + robotics to circular economy innovation, NMIS is building the skills + solutions for a net zero future - all from a carbon-neutral flagship facility.
Proud to see Scottish manufacturing lead the way.
From AI + robotics to circular economy innovation, NMIS is building the skills + solutions for a net zero future - all from a carbon-neutral flagship facility.
Proud to see Scottish manufacturing lead the way.
For nearly two decades Scotland has stagnated under SNP control and the evidence is all around us.
Scotland needs a new direction.
Scotland needs a new direction.
January 11, 2026 at 11:18 PM
For nearly two decades Scotland has stagnated under SNP control and the evidence is all around us.
Scotland needs a new direction.
Scotland needs a new direction.
The Secretary of State has spoken to National Grid today to get an update on restoration efforts following Storm Goretti.
Power has now been restored to 98% of affected customers, with just over 4,000 homes remaining.
Power has now been restored to 98% of affected customers, with just over 4,000 homes remaining.
January 11, 2026 at 7:52 PM
The Secretary of State has spoken to National Grid today to get an update on restoration efforts following Storm Goretti.
Power has now been restored to 98% of affected customers, with just over 4,000 homes remaining.
Power has now been restored to 98% of affected customers, with just over 4,000 homes remaining.
1/ Networks are working hard to restore power safely and swiftly following Storm Goretti.
Nearly 90% of homes are now reconnected, and over 1,000 engineers are working today to restore power to remaining properties.
I’m in touch with @nationalgrid.bsky.social about progress on this.
Nearly 90% of homes are now reconnected, and over 1,000 engineers are working today to restore power to remaining properties.
I’m in touch with @nationalgrid.bsky.social about progress on this.
January 10, 2026 at 1:38 PM
1/ Networks are working hard to restore power safely and swiftly following Storm Goretti.
Nearly 90% of homes are now reconnected, and over 1,000 engineers are working today to restore power to remaining properties.
I’m in touch with @nationalgrid.bsky.social about progress on this.
Nearly 90% of homes are now reconnected, and over 1,000 engineers are working today to restore power to remaining properties.
I’m in touch with @nationalgrid.bsky.social about progress on this.
Happy Sunday everyone
@michaelshanksmp.co.uk
You forgot to add “Lying cunt” on your profile. You do nothing but lie and try to bring down Scotland, for the benefit of you and your English party. You Labour lot are every bit as bad as the Tories. Lies and corruption are what Labour does best.
You forgot to add “Lying cunt” on your profile. You do nothing but lie and try to bring down Scotland, for the benefit of you and your English party. You Labour lot are every bit as bad as the Tories. Lies and corruption are what Labour does best.
November 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Happy Sunday everyone
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"We need people to speak much more loudly about why [environmental action] matters and the benefits that come from it" - @michaelshanksmp.co.uk, London Conference 2025.
Thanks to all who attended yesterday, as we came together for a solution-focused discussion on London's road to net zero.
Thanks to all who attended yesterday, as we came together for a solution-focused discussion on London's road to net zero.
November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"We need people to speak much more loudly about why [environmental action] matters and the benefits that come from it" - @michaelshanksmp.co.uk, London Conference 2025.
Thanks to all who attended yesterday, as we came together for a solution-focused discussion on London's road to net zero.
Thanks to all who attended yesterday, as we came together for a solution-focused discussion on London's road to net zero.
£33 billion investment plan from SSE is a huge vote of confidence in our clean power mission.
Helping transform our electricity transmission network to connect clean homegrown power to where it's needed and supporting jobs in this booming sector.
www.sse.com/news-and-vie...
Helping transform our electricity transmission network to connect clean homegrown power to where it's needed and supporting jobs in this booming sector.
www.sse.com/news-and-vie...
SSE unveils £33bn investment plan to unlock clean, secure, affordable energy and support economic growth
SSE plc has announced a £33bn fully-funded five-year investment programme, to transform the UK’s electricity infrastructure and deliver long-term benefits for society.
www.sse.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
£33 billion investment plan from SSE is a huge vote of confidence in our clean power mission.
Helping transform our electricity transmission network to connect clean homegrown power to where it's needed and supporting jobs in this booming sector.
www.sse.com/news-and-vie...
Helping transform our electricity transmission network to connect clean homegrown power to where it's needed and supporting jobs in this booming sector.
www.sse.com/news-and-vie...
They gave their tomorrow for our today. We remember them with gratitude and respect. Lest we forget.
Moving services across the constituency today and a moment to pause at the war memorials that stand as a testament to service and sacrifice.
Moving services across the constituency today and a moment to pause at the war memorials that stand as a testament to service and sacrifice.
November 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
They gave their tomorrow for our today. We remember them with gratitude and respect. Lest we forget.
Moving services across the constituency today and a moment to pause at the war memorials that stand as a testament to service and sacrifice.
Moving services across the constituency today and a moment to pause at the war memorials that stand as a testament to service and sacrifice.
A warehouse in Dundee might seem an odd place for R4 Any Questions but fantastic hosts in Dundee Bairns and a great audience and debate on the economy, poverty, energy and Elon Musk!
Catch up: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Catch up: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
November 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
A warehouse in Dundee might seem an odd place for R4 Any Questions but fantastic hosts in Dundee Bairns and a great audience and debate on the economy, poverty, energy and Elon Musk!
Catch up: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Catch up: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
With tens of thousands of jobs being created through the clean power transition, there is a range of opportunities to join the booming sector.
Brilliant to join the Flexitricity team, who are building the future of clean energy- right in the heart of sunny Edinburgh.
Brilliant to join the Flexitricity team, who are building the future of clean energy- right in the heart of sunny Edinburgh.
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
With tens of thousands of jobs being created through the clean power transition, there is a range of opportunities to join the booming sector.
Brilliant to join the Flexitricity team, who are building the future of clean energy- right in the heart of sunny Edinburgh.
Brilliant to join the Flexitricity team, who are building the future of clean energy- right in the heart of sunny Edinburgh.
Excellent rebuttal to some of the nonsense on grid investment:
"we’re building the system of the future - smarter, stronger, more secure. A system that saves billions in avoided fossil fuel costs, powers an electrified economy, and supports economic growth"
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
"we’re building the system of the future - smarter, stronger, more secure. A system that saves billions in avoided fossil fuel costs, powers an electrified economy, and supports economic growth"
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
Don’t blame renewables for rising energy bills: we must upgrade our grid
Investing for a net-zero future isn’t responsible for rising prices. Instead, upgrades to home-grown electricity will improve energy security and cut costs
www.thetimes.com
October 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Excellent rebuttal to some of the nonsense on grid investment:
"we’re building the system of the future - smarter, stronger, more secure. A system that saves billions in avoided fossil fuel costs, powers an electrified economy, and supports economic growth"
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
"we’re building the system of the future - smarter, stronger, more secure. A system that saves billions in avoided fossil fuel costs, powers an electrified economy, and supports economic growth"
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
Brilliant evening with @renewableuk.bsky.social at the Global Offshore Wind awards, marking a milestone for our energy future and recognising inspiring achievements.
I was proud to be among people doing incredible things to power our country and drive us forward on our clean energy mission.
I was proud to be among people doing incredible things to power our country and drive us forward on our clean energy mission.
October 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Brilliant evening with @renewableuk.bsky.social at the Global Offshore Wind awards, marking a milestone for our energy future and recognising inspiring achievements.
I was proud to be among people doing incredible things to power our country and drive us forward on our clean energy mission.
I was proud to be among people doing incredible things to power our country and drive us forward on our clean energy mission.
After decades of underinvestment we're driving forward the biggest upgrade in Britain's electricity grid in generations.
Making sure our electricity remains resilient, creating thousands of jobs across the country and delivering economic growth to every corner of the UK.
Making sure our electricity remains resilient, creating thousands of jobs across the country and delivering economic growth to every corner of the UK.
October 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
After decades of underinvestment we're driving forward the biggest upgrade in Britain's electricity grid in generations.
Making sure our electricity remains resilient, creating thousands of jobs across the country and delivering economic growth to every corner of the UK.
Making sure our electricity remains resilient, creating thousands of jobs across the country and delivering economic growth to every corner of the UK.
“Make an effort to understand the imperative for climate action and recognise the huge opportunities - those opportunities are your growth story – inaction is catastrophic.”
Strong stuff from Lord Stern on the importance of climate investment now - www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Strong stuff from Lord Stern on the importance of climate investment now - www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate investment is only growth opportunity of 21st century, says leading economist
Lord Stern says fossil-fuelled growth is futile as the damage it causes ends in economic self-destruction
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
“Make an effort to understand the imperative for climate action and recognise the huge opportunities - those opportunities are your growth story – inaction is catastrophic.”
Strong stuff from Lord Stern on the importance of climate investment now - www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Strong stuff from Lord Stern on the importance of climate investment now - www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Back from the #G20 Energy Ministers meeting in South Africa 🇿🇦
Discussions on energy transition, ensuring access to electricity and clean cooking for the almost billion people in Africa without it.
Thanks to South Africa and Minister Ramokgopa for his important leadership.
Discussions on energy transition, ensuring access to electricity and clean cooking for the almost billion people in Africa without it.
Thanks to South Africa and Minister Ramokgopa for his important leadership.
October 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Back from the #G20 Energy Ministers meeting in South Africa 🇿🇦
Discussions on energy transition, ensuring access to electricity and clean cooking for the almost billion people in Africa without it.
Thanks to South Africa and Minister Ramokgopa for his important leadership.
Discussions on energy transition, ensuring access to electricity and clean cooking for the almost billion people in Africa without it.
Thanks to South Africa and Minister Ramokgopa for his important leadership.