Does Britain have an energy security problem?

A gas platform in the North Sea is at the centre of a fierce debate that has divided the country: should the UK be expanding fossil fuel infrastructure or going all-in on renewables? The Rough Field gas facility wants to repurpose depleted gas fields to solve Britain’s chronic shortage of energy storage. But should government funding go towards securing our current energy supply, or funding a greener future? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Jim Armitage, contributing editor, The Sunday Times Host: Manveen Rana Producers: Micaela Arneson, Elle Scott. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: This rig could treble Britain’s gas reserves, so why is it closing? Further listening: War, immigration, welfare: the in-tray for Burnham and his new cabinet Clips: Parliament, BBC, The Guardian, LBC, Express, Sky News. Photo: Sunday Times Photographer Richard Pohle. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.