Scotland’s First Minister claims the UK Government misled the public about GB Energy’s impact on energy bills and job creation.
GB Energy was created after Labour’s election win. It’s based in Aberdeen, known for oil and gas. The goal was to reduce costs for consumers.
However, GB Energy’s CEO, Juergen Maier, said it might take 20 years to hire 1,000 people. He didn’t provide a timeline for when bills would drop.
During a visit to Fife, Swinney criticized the UK Government. He said, “The Labour Government promised something GB Energy can’t deliver.” He believes the public has been deceived.
Swinney pointed out that people were promised lower fuel bills. But now, it seems those promises won’t be kept for a long time.
Maier acknowledged the challenges but insisted they would eventually lower energy bills. He emphasized that GB Energy is just starting out.
Swinney expressed concern over high fuel bills in energy-rich Scotland. He questioned why people are still paying so much.
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay called the agency a “con trick.” He criticized the Labour Party for not being clear about GB Energy before the election.
Green MSP Maggie Chapman also voiced concerns. She described GB Energy as a potential failure that benefits businessmen, not the public.
She stressed the need for a better system to lower energy bills and protect the climate.
