Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid
The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.
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"It will increase competition to drive down costs and speed up delivery so businesses can connect faster and grow quicker."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
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The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.
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