Turbine deal sparks concerns as ministers accused of crawling to Chinese

MINISTERS were accused of “crawling on their stomachs to China” over a controversial North Sea turbine deal with Beijing. The Sun revealed on Tuesday that the Treasury had “brushed off” spying and …
Turbine deal sparks concerns as ministers accused of crawling to Chinese

Click Here to read in detail


Exclusive

News Politics

MINISTERS were accused of “crawling on their stomachs to China” over a controversial North Sea turbine deal with Beijing.

The Sun revealed on Tuesday that the Treasury had “brushed off” spying and energy security concerns over allowing Chinese firm Mingyang Smart Energy to provide windmills for a North Sea filed due to be approved in weeks.

2

Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith branded the move by ministers a 'desperate attempt to crawl on their stomachs to China'Credit: Alamy

The MoD and Energy department raised major national security concerns with the project but are said to have been overruled by the Treasury.

Last night No10 insisted wind farms are subject to the “highest levels of national security”

Sir Keir Starmer’s spokesman said: “We will always act in the national interest to protect our national security.

He added: “And when it comes to China, we’ve been clear that we’ll cooperate where we can, compete where we need to, and challenge where we must.”

But amid accusations the Treasury had “brushed off” security concerns for investment, there was a major backlash.

Shadow Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart described the decision as: "More madness from Rachel Reeves and co-jeopardising national security for a bunch of windmills.”

He added: "When such serious concerns are being raised, the government has to explain how on Earth this was approved. Why is the Chancellor risking national security?”

Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith branded it "yet another weak and desperate attempt to crawl on their stomachs to China.”

LOCKED OUT HSBC online banking and app went down as customers were locked out of accounts

CUT OFF Gordon Ramsay 'no longer speaks to Gino after raising concerns TWO years ago'

'BRUTAL ATTACKS' Channel 4 star 'broke girlfriend's jaw & pulled out clump of her hair'

LASHING OUT Love Island chaos as furious row explodes & cast forced to step in

He added: “The Labour government is going to approve a North Sea wind farm powered by Chinese turbines, handing over control of a vital resource to a brutal and threatening regime. How China is laughing at us.

“This decision flies in the face of warnings from the Energy dept that they could be turned off and from MoD over eves-dropping and spying.

Enormous Chinese cargo DRONE dubbed ‘pickup truck of the sky’ that can carry ONE TONNE of gear completes test milestone

“We have become the weak underbelly of the Western alliance and at this rate of project Kow Tow, no longer trusted by our allies like the USA.”

2

No10 insisted wind farms are subject to the 'highest levels of national security'

YOU MIGHT LIKE



Miatamil

Listed here the latest Trending News

Seth Rogen Has Curt Response When Asked About Ending His James Franco Friendship

Seth Rogen Has Curt Response When Asked About Ending His James Franco Friendship

Seth Rogen gives curt response about the end to his longterm friendship with James Franco in a new interview.

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
F1 Team Announces Huge Title Sponsorship Deal As New Name Revealed

F1 Team Announces Huge Title Sponsorship Deal As New Name Revealed

Williams Racing has rebranded as Atlassian Williams Racing following a record-breaking title sponsorship deal.

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Hollywood insiders say Trump's return has a chilling effect on film industry

Hollywood insiders say Trump's return has a chilling effect on film industry

An LA Times writer reported that according to insiders, President Donald Trump's return to power has caused a chilling effect that is impeding liberal projects in Hollywood.

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
T.O.P Shuts Down All Speculations Of His Reunion With BIGBANG

T.O.P Shuts Down All Speculations Of His Reunion With BIGBANG

The idol-turned-actor has made his intentions clear on the topic of a possible reunion.

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Here's how much you need to earn to afford a house in Cambridge – on your own

Here's how much you need to earn to afford a house in Cambridge – on your own

Cambridge has been revealed as one of the most improved areas for affordability for single people

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
'Scrap the licence fee!' BBC bias row erupts as Braverman piles in on Woman's Hour silence on Thatcher anniversary

'Scrap the licence fee!' BBC bias row erupts as Braverman piles in on Woman's Hour silence on Thatcher anniversary

The Iron Lady continues to split opinion but is lauded for becoming Britain's first female Prime Minister

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Ariana Grande reveals some fans think she’s ‘secretly married’ to Cynthia Erivo

Ariana Grande reveals some fans think she’s ‘secretly married’ to Cynthia Erivo

Grande began dating her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater in 2023 and Erivo has reportedly been dating Lena Waithe since 2020

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
'RHOBH' Dorit Kemsley Finds Kyle Richards' Texting 'Intrusive' (EXCL)

'RHOBH' Dorit Kemsley Finds Kyle Richards' Texting 'Intrusive' (EXCL)

Dorit Kemsley is annoyed at Kyle Richards for continuing to text and talk to her estranged husband PK Kemsley, a source exclusively reveals to In Touch.

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Blake Lively admits she clashed with directors over need for creative input: resurfaced interview

Blake Lively admits she clashed with directors over need for creative input: resurfaced interview

Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against "It Ends With Us" co-star, Justin Baldoni, who countered with his own $400 million defamation suit.

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram


These hashtags listed here are the most popular shared hashtags on Worldwide


Twitter (X), Inc. was an American social media company based in San Francisco, California, which operated and was named for its flagship social media network prior to its rebrand as X. In addition to Twitter, the company previously operated the Vine short video app and Periscope livestreaming service

Twitter (X) is one of the most popular social media platforms, with over 619 million monthly active users worldwide. One of the most exciting features of Twitter (X) is the ability to see what topics are trending in real-time. Twitter trends are a fascinating way to stay up to date on what people are talking about on the platform, and they can also be a valuable tool for businesses and individuals to stay relevant and informed. In this article, we will discuss Twitter (X) trends, how they work, and how you can use them to your advantage.

What are Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are a list of topics that are currently being talked about on the platform and also world. The topics on this list change in real-time and are based on the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be localized to a Worldwide country or region or can be global, depending on the topic's popularity.

How Do Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends Work?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are generated by an algorithm that analyzes the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. When the algorithm detects a sudden increase in tweets using a specific hashtag or keyword, it considers that topic to be trending.

Once a topic is identified as trending, it is added to the list of Twitter (X) Worldwide trends. The topics on this list are ranked based on their popularity, with the most popular topics appearing at the top of the list.

Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be filtered by location or category, allowing users to see what topics are trending in their area or in a particular industry. Additionally, users can click on a trending topic to see all of the tweets using that hashtag or keyword.