Reform government could cause Truss-style chaos, says renewables industry
The renewables industry has warned that a Reform UK government could trigger economic chaos similar to the Liz Truss era by scrapping renewable energy subsidy contracts. Industry leaders argue that such a move would damage investor confidence and increase infrastructure costs due to legal risks and reputational harm. They emphasize that renewable energy delivers economic benefits, job growth, and energy security across political lines.
- ▪Reform UK has pledged to cancel renewable energy subsidy contracts if it forms a government, raising concerns about economic stability.
- ▪Tara Singh, chief executive of RenewableUK, warned that breaking subsidy contracts could lead to costly legal challenges, citing Spain's experience with revoked solar subsidies.
- ▪Renewable energy projects are expected to create 112,000 jobs by 2030, many in areas that support Reform UK.
- ▪Singh stressed that renewable energy is economically beneficial regardless of political ideology and enjoys broad public support, including among conservative voters.
- ▪Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice sent formal notice to energy developers last summer indicating the party would terminate subsidy agreements.
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Nigel Farage’s Reform UK aims to scrap renewable energy subsidies. Photograph: Matthew Chattle/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenNigel Farage’s Reform UK aims to scrap renewable energy subsidies. Photograph: Matthew Chattle/ShutterstockRenewable energyReform government could cause Truss-style chaos, says renewables industryLobbyist Tara Singh says stripping projects of subsidy contracts would undermine investor confidence in UKJillian AmbroseMon 4 May 2026 09.00 EDTLast modified on Mon 4 May 2026 09.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBritain could be beset by levels of economic chaos last seen under Liz Truss if a Reform UK government were to fulfil its promise to strip renewable energy projects of subsidy contracts, according to the industry’s chief lobbyist.The anti-renewables…
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