Shadow energy minister Alan Whitehead has suggested that Labour is unlikely to proceed with the government’s proposed “pounds for pylons” scheme, if the party wins the upcoming general election. Whitehead said that the proposal, which would provide financial benefits to households near to infrastructure developments, is not a “long-term strategy” for upgrading the grid. Instead, Whitehead said that Labour would look at making undergrounding of transmission lines more cost effective.
Shadow energy minister hints Labour would abandon ‘pounds for pylons’ plan
