Liz Truss refuses to guarantee Brits won't face blackouts this winter
National Grid today said there could be planned three-hour power outages in the "unlikely" scenario where power is extremely low
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Liz Truss discusses National Grid warning
Liz Truss has not guaranteed there will be no power cuts this winter as fears over energy supplies grow.
The Prime Minister ruled out energy rationing in the Tory leadership race and Downing Street insisted in August that Britons did not need to cut consumption.
But the National Grid today said there could be planned three-hour power outages in the 'unlikely' scenario where supply is extremely low.
The PM was grilled on the dire warning during a visit to Prague where she urged EU leaders to help 'keep the lights on' this winter.
Asked what she would do to avoid blackouts, Ms Truss replied: "We work very hard on energy security, that's one of the reasons I'm in Prague today .
"We have interconnections with our European partners, we are working on more gas supplies, we are working on building nuclear power, building wind power, so we have a secure supply."
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PENNSYLVANIA)Pressed to ensure there would be no power cuts, she said: "Well, what we are clear on is that we have a good supply of energy in the UK, we are in a much better position than many other countries.
"But of course we can always do more."
Said it looked like she was waiving the warranty, she said, "What I'm saying is we have power reserves in the UK, we can get through the winter.< /p>
"But of course, I'm always looking for ways to improve the price for consumers. That's why I put in place the energy price guarantee, while making sure that we have the more supply possible."< /p>
Households are encouraged to 'save money and help Britain' by using more energy during off-peak hours.
The threat of continued blackouts was touted as a worst-case scenario in a National Grid Electricity report...
National Grid today said there could be planned three-hour power outages in the "unlikely" scenario where power is extremely low
Video not available
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Liz Truss discusses National Grid warning
Liz Truss has not guaranteed there will be no power cuts this winter as fears over energy supplies grow.
The Prime Minister ruled out energy rationing in the Tory leadership race and Downing Street insisted in August that Britons did not need to cut consumption.
But the National Grid today said there could be planned three-hour power outages in the 'unlikely' scenario where supply is extremely low.
The PM was grilled on the dire warning during a visit to Prague where she urged EU leaders to help 'keep the lights on' this winter.
Asked what she would do to avoid blackouts, Ms Truss replied: "We work very hard on energy security, that's one of the reasons I'm in Prague today .
"We have interconnections with our European partners, we are working on more gas supplies, we are working on building nuclear power, building wind power, so we have a secure supply."
Picture:
PENNSYLVANIA)Pressed to ensure there would be no power cuts, she said: "Well, what we are clear on is that we have a good supply of energy in the UK, we are in a much better position than many other countries.
"But of course we can always do more."
Said it looked like she was waiving the warranty, she said, "What I'm saying is we have power reserves in the UK, we can get through the winter.< /p>
"But of course, I'm always looking for ways to improve the price for consumers. That's why I put in place the energy price guarantee, while making sure that we have the more supply possible."< /p>
Households are encouraged to 'save money and help Britain' by using more energy during off-peak hours.
The threat of continued blackouts was touted as a worst-case scenario in a National Grid Electricity report...
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