UK Leaders Address Energy Security Crisis at Global Summit

At the global energy summit in London, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasized that the world has entered a new era of instability, with energy security now central to both national and local insecurity. Starmer argued that every UK family and business has suffered due to Russia's weaponization of energy and the country's exposure to unpredictable international fossil fuel markets. He underscored that protecting critical infrastructure and supply chains is a fundamental duty of government in this changing landscape. The summit, also attended by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, included discussions on defense cooperation and highlighted calls for better coordination of European defense spending. Meanwhile, the UK government faces scrutiny over potential changes to energy pricing that could lead to regional disparities. Starmer stressed that the government would not revert to outdated approaches but instead act decisively to shield people from future shocks.