Michael Gove: Why Capitalism Can Save the Planet (The Tories Must Go Green!)

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What does the future of UK energy look like and can we really balance Net Zero with security and affordability?

We’re kicking off Season Two with The Spectator Editor, and former Conservative politician, Michael Gove. Join Michael and host, Alex Wolfe, in the Spectator boardroom as they look into the future of UK energy policy, Net Zero, and the balance between security, affordability, and the environment. From the North Sea debate to global lessons on energy security, this episode warms up to the final energy conversations of 2025, as will be discussed at the upcoming Spectator Energy Summit in November. One of Aberdeen's most successful sons tells us why we need to carry on using the unbelievably talented engineers and resources the region has to offer.

Listen and download Michael and co-host Madeline Grant’s podcast, Quite right!, here:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/quite-right/id1822769271

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4slLe39U9mJjZkQRcI942e

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCXLWdvtIubL3K_4ulyxi8Jvw8m76SFs

Michael Gove was Member of Parliament (MP) for Surrey Heath from 2005 to 2024. A member of the Conservative Party, Gove twice ran to become its leader, in 2016 and 2019, finishing in third place on both occasions. He has been editor of The Spectator since October 2024 and has recently released a politics podcast, Quite right!, with co-host Madeline Grant.

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Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator

Join Alex and Michael Gove as they co-host The Spectator Energy Summit on Monday 24th November in Westminster. Book your tickets for the final word in energy debates in 2025: https://events.spectator.co.uk/#upcoming

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Recorded at Studio 55 - that has produced Breaking the Taboo and The ABTO Podcast

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:33 Why Energy Matters for The Spectator
• 3:13 The Spectator Energy Summit 2025
• 5:05 Onshore Wind Reforms
• 8:35 Clean Air Strategy
• 10:50 Climate Targets and Government
• 14:01 Petrol and Diesel Ban Shift
• 21:25 Energy Security Lessons from Russia-Ukraine War
• 24:38 Europe’s Reliance on Russian Gas
• 27:24 Aberdeen and the Energy Profits Levy
• 32:01 Michael Gove’s Best and Worst Days in Politics
• 34:49 16-Year-Olds Having the Right to Vote
• 35:52 Michael Gove's Social Meetups
• 37:22 "Insufficiently political"
• 38:27 Michael Gove on 'Quite right!'
• 40:13 Guest Wishlist for Energy Summit
• 41:46 Quick-Fire Questions
• 44:19 Conclusion