I reckon Milibrain's actions constitute misfeasance in public office.
Let's all write to our MPs and urge them to have this loon removed, and preferably charged with this crime.
Here's my letter to my MP. Feel free to copy, adjust, or write your own.
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#StopNetZero
Dear [MP’s Name],
Re: Urgent Concerns Regarding Ed Miliband’s £30 Billion Carbon Capture Plan
I am writing to express my serious concern about the actions of the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, and to urge you to challenge what I believe may amount to misfeasance or malfeasance in public office.
Mr Miliband’s proposal to spend £30 billion of taxpayers' money on carbon capture and storage (CCS) is deeply misguided. CCS is an unproven and unreliable technology, with a track record of failure and underperformance. A comprehensive 2022 report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis found that “the majority of CCS projects have underperformed, failed outright, or simply never materialised.”
In contrast, a similar investment—£30 billion—could fund the construction of approximately six modern nuclear power stations. South Korea’s APR-1400 reactor model, successfully deployed in the United Arab Emirates, offers a compelling example of cost-effective nuclear development. The four Barakah reactors, with a total capacity of 5.6 GW, are expected to supply around 25% of the UAE’s electricity at a cost of approximately £18–20 billion—and crucially, were delivered close to schedule and budget.
France’s historical nuclear program also proves that a consistent, standardised rollout of nuclear infrastructure can deliver low-carbon energy at scale, affordably. By the 1990s, France was producing over 70% of its electricity from nuclear, thanks to efficient planning and strong political will.
Unlike CCS, nuclear power requires no speculative technology to sequester emissions. It produces consistent, reliable base-load electricity, and during summer months could cover the vast majority of the UK’s energy needs. Furthermore, nuclear assets are ideal for long-term institutional investors—including pension funds—because of their predictable, inflation-linked returns. By contrast, CCS, wind, and solar remain volatile, intermittent, and risk-laden from an investment perspective.
Given the overwhelming evidence against CCS as a viable large-scale solution, Mr Miliband’s decision to prioritise it over proven, cost-effective alternatives like nuclear is deeply troubling. I believe this course of action represents a negligent misuse of public funds, driven more by ideology than sound science or economics.
I urge you to raise this matter in Parliament, question the rationale behind this spending commitment, and push for a reassessment of our national energy priorities. The UK deserves an energy strategy that is grounded in technological reality and fiscal responsibility.
Thank you for your continued service to our constituency. I look forward to hearing your views on this matter.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Full Name]