Lee Anderson

Lee Anderson

Reform UK — Ashfield

Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 October 2026

Debate

Jackdaw Gasfield

Contribution

Time after time, the previous Energy Secretary stood in this House and told us that drilling in the North sea would not bring down domestic prices. Just today, the Prime Minister has stood at that Dispatch Box and said that prices will come down as a result of drilling in the North sea. Who is right: the former Energy Secretary or the Prime Minister? [Hon. Members: “No, he didn’t.] Yes, he did.

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