Labour to press on with pylons as study shows underground cables more costly | Energy

Labour is advancing its plans to build more pylons in England and Wales, despite local opposition, as a report reveals underground cables cost over four times more than overhead lines. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has highlighted the divide between Labour and the Greens, who advocate for halting pylon projects, while the government supports pylons as a cheaper option to upgrade energy infrastructure. The issue is particularly contentious in Lincolnshire, where pylon lines are central to local elections, with Reform UK campaigning against them to preserve the countryside.