The Conservative move will please a few locals but destroy the confidence of the investors being asked to spend billions to upgrade the nation’s energy system
Be in no doubt, the decision to end subsidies for onshore wind farms early is pure politics. Too many Tory voters dislike the look of turbines and their party has delivered for them, whatever the fallout.
The Conservatives have every right to do so: the cut was a clear manifesto pledge and it won the general election. But the policy makes a mockery of David Cameron’s pledge to govern for “one nation”. Wind power is overwhelmingly supported by the British people, even when asked about wind farms in their area.