Why does Keir Starmer’s Net Zero plan have the Tories and Nigel Farage foaming at the mouth?

Keir Starmer’s Net Zero plan has the Tories and Nigel Farage foaming at the mouth. They claim it’s out of touch or too expensive. But the real reason they hate it has nothing to do with ordinary people and everything to do with protecting their wallets, and the pockets of the billionaires bankrolling them.

The Tories have always been the party of big money, and their opposition to Net Zero is no different. Their donors aren’t regular working people; they’re tycoons from industries that rely on pollution. Oil companies, coal barons, and gas giants are pouring millions into Tory coffers because they know green energy threatens their profits. These companies make billions from keeping Britain hooked on fossil fuels, and the last thing they want is a shift to clean, renewable energy.

Take Michael Hintze, for example. This billionaire hedge fund manager has made a fortune off oil and gas investments. He’s also one of the biggest donors to the Conservative Party. Do you think he wants Britain switching to wind and solar, cutting into his bottom line? Of course not. Then there’s Alexander Temerko, a former Russian oil executive who’s donated hundreds of thousands to the Tories. His ties to the fossil fuel industry are no secret, yet he has direct influence on Conservative policies.

It’s not just individuals either. Industry lobby groups like Oil and Gas UK are constantly pressuring the government to water down green policies. These groups claim to represent workers, but in reality, they’re protecting CEOs and shareholders.

Then there’s Nigel Farage, who loves to act like he’s the voice of the common man. The truth is, he’s bankrolled by the same wealthy elites funding the Tories. Farage has a long history of cozying up to climate deniers and big polluters. His campaigns are often supported by anonymous donors, but the few names we do know have links to fossil fuels. He’s not fighting for your energy bills, he’s fighting for their profits.

Even the media is part of the problem. Right-wing lügenpresse like The Sun and The Daily Mail constantly attack Net Zero policies, running scare stories about the costs of going green. But guess who owns these papers? Billionaires with stakes in polluting industries. Rupert Murdoch, for instance, has long been a climate sceptic. His media empire spreads misinformation about renewable energy while conveniently ignoring the billions he makes from industries that thrive on fossil fuels.

Meanwhile, the public pays the price. Energy bills are sky-high because we’re stuck relying on expensive gas imports. Pollution is killing tens of thousands of people every year. And Britain is falling behind other countries in green technology, missing out on jobs and investment.

The Tories and Farage want you to believe that Net Zero is the problem, but the real issue is their corruption. They’re bought and paid for by the people who profit from keeping things exactly as they are. Every time they block green policies or spread lies about renewable energy, they’re doing it for their donors, not for you.

This isn’t just speculation; the numbers back it up. Since 2019, the Conservative Party has taken millions in donations from people with direct ties to polluting industries. These are the same people lobbying against cleaner air, lower energy bills, and energy independence.

Ask yourself: why would any politician fight against policies that would make energy cheaper, create jobs, and clean up the environment? The answer is simple, they’re not fighting for you. They’re fighting for the billionaires who pay for their campaigns, their fancy dinners, and their private jets.

Farage and the Tories don’t want Britain to move forward because progress threatens their backers. They’ll tell you green energy is expensive, but they won’t tell you how much money their donors make from keeping us hooked on fossil fuels. They’ll claim they’re standing up for the working class, but it’s the working class who suffer most from their inaction, whether it’s through higher bills, fewer jobs, or worse health.

This isn’t just politics, it’s corruption, plain and simple. The Tories and Farage aren’t interested in what’s best for Britain. They’re interested in what’s best for their bank accounts and the billionaire donors pulling their strings.

Britain deserves better than this rotten system. It’s time to call out the lies, expose the corruption, and demand a government that works for the people, not the polluters.