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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

So nothing to do with the sanctions resulting from the invasion of Ukraine

Yes, that too. But energy prices were already increased due to the switch to green energy.

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

allowing the reduction of gas storage capacity in the UK B?

All part of the switch to less polluting fuels.

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

allowing nimbyism to triumph over the cheapest form of electricity generation (onshore wind)

You never were someone who valued democracy, were you, Andrew? I seem to recall you wanted to ignore the democratic decision to leave the EU as well.

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

or giving EDF insufficient notice to have postponed the closure of Sizewell B?

While the government did urge a delay, you posted yourself that the company had decided not to delay closure. In any case, surely the decision would have been made to facilitate the move away from reliance on fossil fuels and to address the Ukraine situation, which only became an issue just over 100 days ago.