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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 25/09/2026

Street surgery this week was in Bothwell - thanks to everyone who chatted about local issues on their doorstep. Sorry for mentioning the C word in this video btw. 🎄

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 23/09/2026

The next chapter of the UK’s energy story is taking shape, with nowhere better placed to help deliver it than Aberdeen. It was an honour to visit Great British Energy's HQ with His Majesty the King. Watch for more 👇

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 23/09/2026

Just today in Scotland: 📈 Highest child death rate in the UK 📈11% increase in drug deaths Yet the SNP choose to spend more of the Scottish Parliament’s time debating independence. Distracted and out of touch.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 22/09/2026

Aberdeen has long been at the heart of Britain’s energy story. It was an honour to attend the opening of ETZ Energy Works, the UK’s first low-carbon energy scale-up hub, with His Majesty the King joining us to celebrate the innovators powering Britain’s future.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 21/09/2026

Great to catch up with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to discuss the UK's nuclear & fusion programmes and international security and safety. He plays a critical role in ensuring the IAEA remains at the forefront of international dialogue on the safe use of nuclear power.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 21/09/2026

As part of the conference it was great to spend time with our Ambassador to the UN and the UK delegation who were sharing their experiences of regulatory reform, skills, the SMR programme and much more.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 21/09/2026

At the IAEA General Conference, countries from around the world came together to strengthen cooperation on nuclear energy. I was in Vienna to champion the UK’s nuclear sector and work with international partners to deliver greater energy security, technology and skilled jobs.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 19/09/2026

Huge congratulations to @michaeljmarra.bsky.social - a fantastic win. As Michael said - Scotland has changed, now Scottish Labour has to change with it.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 18/09/2026

Beat the Street is back in South Lanarkshire - this time in Bothwell and Uddingston! I had great fun walking round some of the route with Bothwell Primary this afternoon. If you live in the area get a card and start collecting those points!

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 11/09/2026

The UK 🇬🇧 and Canada 🇨🇦 are embracing a nuclear renaissance. Great to meet Canadian partners to discuss how we can work together to strengthen supply chains, support new nuclear projects and deliver good jobs and growth.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 11/09/2026

There is more to do and we need to move even faster and be even bolder on the action we take to get the grid into the shape it needs to be. This is how we strengthen our energy security and bring down bills for good.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 11/09/2026

Delivery matters. That is why we are working to halve the time it takes to build new transmission infrastructure and pushing forward reforms expected to save billpayers £5 billion.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 11/09/2026

For too long, investment failed to keep pace with the country’s needs. That has left vital projects facing delays and forced consumers to bear the cost when clean electricity cannot get to where it is needed.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 11/09/2026

A sobering reminder from the National Audit Office today that decades of underinvestment in our national grid has left Britain without the critical infrastructure we need. We are taking decisive action to speed up new infrastructure, and get more homegrown power onto the grid.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 10/09/2026

Earlier this week I welcomed UK and US industry leaders, investors and advanced nuclear organisations to discuss how we can strengthen collaboration on advanced nuclear technologies. The UK is open for business and ready to lead in advanced nuclear development.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 08/09/2026

Hopefully a wakeup call for the SNP that gimmicks aren't a substitute for actual education policy and constantly lauding Scotland's historic education record doesn't help today's children. I won't hold my breath though. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

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Scots schools 'significantly below' England in reading, writing and science

The "brutal" report found Scottish education "just isn't what it used to be" after 20 years of SNP Government.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 05/09/2026

Thanks to Fr Stephen and St Mark’s for throwing open their doors for Lanarkshire Doors Open Day today. Always great to see behind the scenes of interesting places in the constituency!

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 04/09/2026

From harnessing the power of the Sun to advanced robotics, the UK Atomic Energy Authority's Culham campus shows what British science can achieve. I’ll be taking what I’ve seen here to the Global Fusion Policy Summit, as we work with international partners to turn that potential into reality.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 03/09/2026

From Newcastle to Wales, Britain's nuclear revival is here. Rolls-Royce SMR and Siemens are building the supply chain needed to deliver the next generation of nuclear, investing in more than 550 skilled jobs, strengthening our energy security and helping reindustrialise the UK.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 02/09/2026

Here's an unusual location for a Q&A on long duration energy storage... Thanks to Ian for our conversation at the top of the dam at Cruachan about the importance of storage for getting the full advantage of clean power, bringing down bills and creating jobs (and a bit on Star Wars too...)

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 02/09/2026

It means skilled jobs, apprenticeships, investment & British manufacturing - helping build the clean energy we need. The homegrown power we build must deliver for Britain too: backing British jobs, ingenuity and driving growth in communities right across the country.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 02/09/2026

This is what good growth in every postcode looks like. The first blade for Hornsea 3 being supplied by Siemens Gamesa’s factory in Hull, helping deliver homegrown clean electricity for millions of homes. The significance goes far beyond the size of the wind farm...

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 02/09/2026

Tories: ah, interesting data. How can we make this worse please?

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 31/08/2026

Listen to Episode 6 of A Blether With... podcast here: 🔊Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Tgb... 🖥️Online: michaelshanksmp.co.uk/a-blether-wi...

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Episode 6: Whitlawburn Resource Centre

A Blether With... · Episode

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 31/08/2026

30 years at the heart of the community - plenty to talk about. 🎙️ It was great to chat with Whitlawburn Community Resource Centre for the latest episode of the A Blether With....Podcast You can listen to the full episode now on Spotify and my website - links below... 👇

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 30/08/2026

In Norway last week I took part in a debate on the energy transition and global climate action. Defeatism will get us nowhere. We underestimate the prize if we get this right - not just climate action but more affordable energy, greater resilience and security and good jobs.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 28/08/2026

Flags at half mast above Parliament for the passing of King Harald V 🇬🇧 🇳🇴

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 28/08/2026

Parliament is almost back! I’ve had a brilliant summer recess getting all over the constituency, meeting so many people doing incredible work locally. A huge thank you to everyone who works to make our community such a brilliant place to live.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 27/08/2026

Here's a ray-diculously good solar power stat from today's numbers: more than 19,800 rooftop solar panels were installed in July alone - *equivalent to 1 installation every 2 minutes*! 😎

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 27/08/2026

Blocking you now Catriona. Political disagreement always welcome but when you reduce it to tedious insults it’s a waste of both our time. Have a good day 😊

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 27/08/2026

We discussed the pragmatic way forward on the North Sea including oil and gas and offshore wind and ways we can work even more closely together on our industrial partnership.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 27/08/2026

🇳🇴 🤝🇬🇧 Really good to catch up with Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland while at the ONS conference in Stavanger. Norway is the UK’s closest energy partner and we share a collective view on the long-term energy transition and the need to bolster supply chains in Europe.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 24/08/2026

A giant battery hidden inside a mountain? ⛰️ Cruachan Power Station shows how long-duration energy storage can store clean, homegrown energy and keep electricity flowing when we need it most. No sunshine or wind required. More of this on the way, soon...

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 23/08/2026

Our Energy Sector Cyber Security Strategy sets out how we are working to enhance cyber security. Later in 2026 our wider Energy Resilience Strategy will go further to secure us against a wide range of risks and ensure our resilience for the future.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 23/08/2026

This follows increased engagement in recent months including the Energy Resilience and Security Taskforce which I chair and which key players from across industry actively participate.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 23/08/2026

After the incident, we briefed energy CEOs and shared further advice with companies on the steps they should take to stay secure. We work continually with industry, regulators and the National Cyber Security Centre to assess threats and strengthen protections.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 23/08/2026

The generator in question is tiny especially compared to what most of us would class as a “power plant/station”. That being said the generator and the Government took the incident seriously.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 23/08/2026

The Telegraph’s reporting today relates to a cyber incident affecting a small-scale energy generator. To be clear: there was no threat to the wider grid and nobody lost power. We have one of the most resilient energy systems in the world. (🧵1/5)

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 21/08/2026

Solar power is crucial to our energy security and to protecting families and businesses from high bills. By generating more homegrown energy, we grow the economy and reduce our exposure to volatile global fossil fuel markets.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 21/08/2026

🌞 Today’s approval of Beacon Fen Energy Park unlocks a solar and battery project that could power up to 130,000 homes with clean, homegrown energy.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 19/08/2026

Have I mentioned Rutherglen is 900 years old this year? 🥳 Tonight we unveiled a tapestry inspired by the return of the Bayeux Tapestry and crafted by local school children depicting the history of our Royal Burgh. It’s a tremendous work of art - well done to all involved!

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 19/08/2026

How did we get here Claire? We learned the lessons from the first fossil fuel spike - you ignored them. Now we’re in a second fossil fuel spike you want to double down on gas. The Tories risked affordability, security and jobs before, now their big plan - do it all again.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 18/08/2026

Gas will continue to play a key role in our energy system as we transition to clean, homegrown energy. We have published an interim response to our 'Gas System in Transition' consultation. Our aim is to deliver a system that is fit for the future, secure and good value for money for consumers.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 18/08/2026

We are already spending billions to adapt to climate change and will spend more - prevention is better. Every fraction of a degree of warming we prevent matters. Only adapting to a worsening crisis instead of tackling its cause isn’t wisdom, it’s abdication.

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 18/08/2026

The ignorance and arrogance is staggering in equal measure. Tice says climate change is real but we shouldn’t try to stop it. Reform are the surrender party. The public isn’t fooled. Poll after poll shows most back climate action - Reform are the outliers on this.

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