Former MI6 Chief Warns Miliband Net Zero Policy Threatens UK Security

UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is pursuing an ambitious net zero agenda aiming for nearly all electricity to come from low carbon sources by 2030 and net zero carbon emissions by 2050, despite growing challenges and opposition. A flagship hydrogen project, H2Teesside, critical to these targets, faces potential cancellation as BP seeks more government subsidies amid difficulties securing customers. Miliband has vowed to fight critics of clean energy projects, emphasizing energy security and independence from volatile fossil fuel markets controlled by foreign powers. However, former MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove has strongly criticized Miliband’s policies, warning that heavy reliance on Chinese technology in renewable infrastructure poses severe national security risks, calling the policies "completely mad" and "irrational." Dearlove highlighted concerns over Chinese control of microchips embedded in critical green energy technologies, which could enable remote manipulation and threatens the UK's security. These warnings add pressure on Miliband as resistance within government grows over the balance between climate ambitions and national security.