Michael Shanks MP
@michaelshanksmp.co.uk
Proud to serve as Rutherglen's Member of Parliament. UK Energy Minister. Charity trustee and volunteer.
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.
Great first day at the #G20 in South Africa 🇿🇦 - discussions on nuclear power, ensuring a just and prosperous transition for communities and building on aspirations across the world to tackle climate change and deliver energy security.
October 10, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Great first day at the #G20 in South Africa 🇿🇦 - discussions on nuclear power, ensuring a just and prosperous transition for communities and building on aspirations across the world to tackle climate change and deliver energy security.
From its proud industrial heritage to leadership in clean energy, Wales has always been a crucial driver of innovation and economic growth.
Agreements today with Equinor & Gwynt Glas will deliver world-leading floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
www.thecrownestate.co.uk/news/next-mi...
Agreements today with Equinor & Gwynt Glas will deliver world-leading floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
www.thecrownestate.co.uk/news/next-mi...
Next milestone achieved for Round 5 in the Celtic Sea as Equinor and Gwynt Glas enter agreements for lease for floating wind farms
The Crown Estate is an independent commercial business, created by Act of Parliament. We invest in and manage some of the UK’s most important assets, aiming to create significant value beyond financia...
www.thecrownestate.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
From its proud industrial heritage to leadership in clean energy, Wales has always been a crucial driver of innovation and economic growth.
Agreements today with Equinor & Gwynt Glas will deliver world-leading floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
www.thecrownestate.co.uk/news/next-mi...
Agreements today with Equinor & Gwynt Glas will deliver world-leading floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
www.thecrownestate.co.uk/news/next-mi...
A historic shift and evidence of the global transition from fossil fuels to renewables.
While some in the UK want to take us backwards, to an outdated age, against the international trend - this government will power forward to our clean energy future.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
While some in the UK want to take us backwards, to an outdated age, against the international trend - this government will power forward to our clean energy future.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity
Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A historic shift and evidence of the global transition from fossil fuels to renewables.
While some in the UK want to take us backwards, to an outdated age, against the international trend - this government will power forward to our clean energy future.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
While some in the UK want to take us backwards, to an outdated age, against the international trend - this government will power forward to our clean energy future.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An 🟠 amber weather warning has been issued for #StormAmy. Follow @metoffice.gov.uk for further updates.
If you experience a power cut call 105 or visit powercut105.com
Remember prepare, care, share - make a plan for what happens if there's a power cut. energynetworks.org/customers/st...
If you experience a power cut call 105 or visit powercut105.com
Remember prepare, care, share - make a plan for what happens if there's a power cut. energynetworks.org/customers/st...
With warnings for strong winds in place for #StormAmy, we’ve compiled some simple steps and partner advice that you can follow to ensure that you stay safe during strong winds 👇 bit.ly/3VZqfqU
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5 tips for staying safe in strong wind
When there is a wind warning in place, here are 5 tips for staying safe in strong winds.
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October 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
An 🟠 amber weather warning has been issued for #StormAmy. Follow @metoffice.gov.uk for further updates.
If you experience a power cut call 105 or visit powercut105.com
Remember prepare, care, share - make a plan for what happens if there's a power cut. energynetworks.org/customers/st...
If you experience a power cut call 105 or visit powercut105.com
Remember prepare, care, share - make a plan for what happens if there's a power cut. energynetworks.org/customers/st...
Industry is not at odds with the clean energy transition.
Heidelberg Materials - the UK's first carbon capture cement plant has signed contracts to begin construction, supporting 500 skilled jobs & removing 1.2m tonnes of CO₂ a year.
Tackling the climate crisis & supporting jobs.
Heidelberg Materials - the UK's first carbon capture cement plant has signed contracts to begin construction, supporting 500 skilled jobs & removing 1.2m tonnes of CO₂ a year.
Tackling the climate crisis & supporting jobs.
September 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Industry is not at odds with the clean energy transition.
Heidelberg Materials - the UK's first carbon capture cement plant has signed contracts to begin construction, supporting 500 skilled jobs & removing 1.2m tonnes of CO₂ a year.
Tackling the climate crisis & supporting jobs.
Heidelberg Materials - the UK's first carbon capture cement plant has signed contracts to begin construction, supporting 500 skilled jobs & removing 1.2m tonnes of CO₂ a year.
Tackling the climate crisis & supporting jobs.
Quick run before the weekend disappears down the Clyde, round Shawfield and back via Dalmarnock and the Cuningar Loop.
September 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Quick run before the weekend disappears down the Clyde, round Shawfield and back via Dalmarnock and the Cuningar Loop.
Clean power is the economic opportunity of the century, and onshore wind is a vital part of that.
For energy security, industrial development, jobs and climate leadership - onshore wind is pivotal.
That was my message at the @renewableuk.bsky.social and Scottish Renewables Onshore Wind conference.
For energy security, industrial development, jobs and climate leadership - onshore wind is pivotal.
That was my message at the @renewableuk.bsky.social and Scottish Renewables Onshore Wind conference.
September 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Clean power is the economic opportunity of the century, and onshore wind is a vital part of that.
For energy security, industrial development, jobs and climate leadership - onshore wind is pivotal.
That was my message at the @renewableuk.bsky.social and Scottish Renewables Onshore Wind conference.
For energy security, industrial development, jobs and climate leadership - onshore wind is pivotal.
That was my message at the @renewableuk.bsky.social and Scottish Renewables Onshore Wind conference.
60 years ago SCIAF was founded in a classroom just behind here in Rutherglen.
Brilliant anniversary Mass at St Columbkille’s today to celebrate sixty years of work to tackle poverty, injustice and conflict around the world.
We’re very proud its roots were in Rutherglen!
Brilliant anniversary Mass at St Columbkille’s today to celebrate sixty years of work to tackle poverty, injustice and conflict around the world.
We’re very proud its roots were in Rutherglen!
September 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
60 years ago SCIAF was founded in a classroom just behind here in Rutherglen.
Brilliant anniversary Mass at St Columbkille’s today to celebrate sixty years of work to tackle poverty, injustice and conflict around the world.
We’re very proud its roots were in Rutherglen!
Brilliant anniversary Mass at St Columbkille’s today to celebrate sixty years of work to tackle poverty, injustice and conflict around the world.
We’re very proud its roots were in Rutherglen!
A pleasure to spend time at The Beacons Recovery Hub in Blantyre.
They have built an inspiring recovery community - led by people with experience of substance use dedicated to supporting each other on their recovery journeys.
Thank you for all you do and for the warm welcome.
They have built an inspiring recovery community - led by people with experience of substance use dedicated to supporting each other on their recovery journeys.
Thank you for all you do and for the warm welcome.
September 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
A pleasure to spend time at The Beacons Recovery Hub in Blantyre.
They have built an inspiring recovery community - led by people with experience of substance use dedicated to supporting each other on their recovery journeys.
Thank you for all you do and for the warm welcome.
They have built an inspiring recovery community - led by people with experience of substance use dedicated to supporting each other on their recovery journeys.
Thank you for all you do and for the warm welcome.
Early run round a beautiful sunny Aberdeen!
Looking forward to joining the Offshore Europe conference later.
My message is simple: we can be proud of the past sixty years in the North Sea and be optimistic about what comes next - but the time to build that future is now.
Looking forward to joining the Offshore Europe conference later.
My message is simple: we can be proud of the past sixty years in the North Sea and be optimistic about what comes next - but the time to build that future is now.
September 2, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Early run round a beautiful sunny Aberdeen!
Looking forward to joining the Offshore Europe conference later.
My message is simple: we can be proud of the past sixty years in the North Sea and be optimistic about what comes next - but the time to build that future is now.
Looking forward to joining the Offshore Europe conference later.
My message is simple: we can be proud of the past sixty years in the North Sea and be optimistic about what comes next - but the time to build that future is now.
Steve the alpaca says hello!
Great fun at the Halfway Summer Funday today! Thanks to the volunteers and Cllr Walter Brogan in particular for organising everything.
Great fun at the Halfway Summer Funday today! Thanks to the volunteers and Cllr Walter Brogan in particular for organising everything.
August 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Steve the alpaca says hello!
Great fun at the Halfway Summer Funday today! Thanks to the volunteers and Cllr Walter Brogan in particular for organising everything.
Great fun at the Halfway Summer Funday today! Thanks to the volunteers and Cllr Walter Brogan in particular for organising everything.
A dreich day means lots of water flowing through Callander Community Hydro - generating clean power for the grid and money directly into the local community.
This is the sort of project we want to see much more of - power owned by and benefiting local communities.
This is the sort of project we want to see much more of - power owned by and benefiting local communities.
August 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A dreich day means lots of water flowing through Callander Community Hydro - generating clean power for the grid and money directly into the local community.
This is the sort of project we want to see much more of - power owned by and benefiting local communities.
This is the sort of project we want to see much more of - power owned by and benefiting local communities.
You’ll have had your summer then?!
Soggy but successful street surgery in Blantyre this afternoon.
Get in touch if I can help with any issues in part of our constituency: michaelshanksmp.co.uk/get-in-touch
Soggy but successful street surgery in Blantyre this afternoon.
Get in touch if I can help with any issues in part of our constituency: michaelshanksmp.co.uk/get-in-touch
August 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
You’ll have had your summer then?!
Soggy but successful street surgery in Blantyre this afternoon.
Get in touch if I can help with any issues in part of our constituency: michaelshanksmp.co.uk/get-in-touch
Soggy but successful street surgery in Blantyre this afternoon.
Get in touch if I can help with any issues in part of our constituency: michaelshanksmp.co.uk/get-in-touch
Any increase in bills is a worry for families. But the only way to reduce bills for all of us and for good is to end the fossil fuel penalty we're all paying and deliver clean, homegrown power.
Reform and the Tories are against that because they want to gamble with your future.
Reform and the Tories are against that because they want to gamble with your future.
August 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Any increase in bills is a worry for families. But the only way to reduce bills for all of us and for good is to end the fossil fuel penalty we're all paying and deliver clean, homegrown power.
Reform and the Tories are against that because they want to gamble with your future.
Reform and the Tories are against that because they want to gamble with your future.