Letter from London: Johnson brings transactional approach to offshore wind

The UK’s Conservative administration tries to offer something to everyone in the country’s energy future

UK prime minister Boris Johnson unveiled the offshore wind plank of his ‘Build Back Greener’ plan at his Conservative party’s annual conference in early October. But, as so often with the Tory leader, the tone was more electioneering than long-term greater good. On the surface, Johnson’s plans look remarkably progressive for a leader and party that govern on a populist platform. Johnson’s supporters would argue that he has a track record of pro-green credentials, particularly during his stint as mayor of London. On the other hand, no-one doubts Johnson is a master of tailoring message to audience— in London, a more climate change-aware and liberal electorate compared to the UK as a whole or