14 powerful responses to the possibility of winter blackouts

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You’ll be aware that there’s a crisis relating to *spins wheel* INFLATION, *spins wheel again* MORTGAGES and *spins wheel again* THE NHS, but another crisis jostling for attention in a crowded field is in the energy industry.

The National Grid has shared its concerns that gas shortages, in the event of a cold winter, could affect electricity generation, leading to planned power cuts to conserve energy.

During the leadership contest, Liz Truss was asked if she could rule out energy rationing. She did.

Although the possibility of blackouts has been on the table for several weeks – and is far from inevitable – National Grid’s comments pushed it back into the limelight.

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