Stephen Knight
@stephenknight.bsky.social
Heat Network consumer champion, former London politician. Interested in heat decarbonisation and net zero.
(@StephenKnight1 on Twitter/X)
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Breaking news: Scottish Government has just announced £200k funding for heat network optimisation studies this financial year. We’ve been campaigning for this since 2024, so a great end to the week!
www.gov.scot/publications...
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Scotland’s Heat Network Fund: optimisation study grant funding - how to apply
Scottish Government grant to assess ways to improve existing Scottish heat networks, cutting costs and carbon emissions while benefiting customers.
www.gov.scot
September 11, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Breaking news: Scottish Government has just announced £200k funding for heat network optimisation studies this financial year. We’ve been campaigning for this since 2024, so a great end to the week!
www.gov.scot/publications...
www.gov.scot/publications...
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We have launched a consultation on a plan to protect 100,000 households on heat networks from losing their right to compensation for outages, due to a delay in Ofgem's GSOP protections being put in place.
Response deadline is 1st October 2026. #heatnetworks #consumers
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Response deadline is 1st October 2026. #heatnetworks #consumers
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Consumer body moves to protect 100,000 households on heat networks set to lose their right to compensation
Heat Trust is all about protecting heat network customers. We are an independent, non-profit consumer champion for heat networks that holds suppliers to account for the benefit of everyone involved. W...
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September 10, 2026 at 5:26 PM
We have launched a consultation on a plan to protect 100,000 households on heat networks from losing their right to compensation for outages, due to a delay in Ofgem's GSOP protections being put in place.
Response deadline is 1st October 2026. #heatnetworks #consumers
heattrust.org/news-events/...
Response deadline is 1st October 2026. #heatnetworks #consumers
heattrust.org/news-events/...
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Last year teenage homicides in England’s capital fell to their joint lowest level (similar to 2012) in almost 30 years. Thank London’s mayor
London’s approach to knife crime is working
Sadiq Khan has mainstreamed a public-health approach that was previously fringe
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September 5, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Last year teenage homicides in England’s capital fell to their joint lowest level (similar to 2012) in almost 30 years. Thank London’s mayor
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Heat networks are a v. good idea & can help tackle climate change. But there's huge potential for completely mucking them up, now being realised by councils &, possibly, gov't. theecologist.org/2026/sep/02/... in @theecologist.org & thanks @fuelpovertyaction.bsky.social @heattrust.bsky.social
Heat networks judicial review challenge
Heat networks should reduce costs and climate impacts. But private interests and lack of regulation has resulted in exorbitant bills and poor service.
theecologist.org
September 2, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Heat networks are a v. good idea & can help tackle climate change. But there's huge potential for completely mucking them up, now being realised by councils &, possibly, gov't. theecologist.org/2026/sep/02/... in @theecologist.org & thanks @fuelpovertyaction.bsky.social @heattrust.bsky.social
Important work from @transportenvironment.org. Let’s hope @ec.europa.eu can sort this out.
NEW: On almost half of the EU’s busiest international air routes, booking the same journey by train is difficult or impossible.
Europe’s rail renaissance will never reach its full potential until booking a train ticket is as easy as booking a plane.
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Europe’s rail renaissance will never reach its full potential until booking a train ticket is as easy as booking a plane.
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April 21, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Important work from @transportenvironment.org. Let’s hope @ec.europa.eu can sort this out.
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It's going to be even worse the next time they appoint Peter Mandelson
April 20, 2026 at 3:12 PM
It's going to be even worse the next time they appoint Peter Mandelson
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Few developments:
- In a statement this evening, Labour Together's new management describes the scope of APCO's report as "indefensible"
- Simons said he "acted too hastily" in appointing firm
- Simons's resignation letter did not address outstanding questions about earlier statements
Full details:
- In a statement this evening, Labour Together's new management describes the scope of APCO's report as "indefensible"
- Simons said he "acted too hastily" in appointing firm
- Simons's resignation letter did not address outstanding questions about earlier statements
Full details:
Labour minister Josh Simons resigns after falsely linking journalists to ‘pro-Kremlin’ network
Makerfield MP has been under pressure over thinktank’s commissioning of PR firm to investigate reporters
www.theguardian.com
February 28, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Few developments:
- In a statement this evening, Labour Together's new management describes the scope of APCO's report as "indefensible"
- Simons said he "acted too hastily" in appointing firm
- Simons's resignation letter did not address outstanding questions about earlier statements
Full details:
- In a statement this evening, Labour Together's new management describes the scope of APCO's report as "indefensible"
- Simons said he "acted too hastily" in appointing firm
- Simons's resignation letter did not address outstanding questions about earlier statements
Full details:
I'm in Gateshead for the @nea.org.uk conference. If you are too and you'd like to talk heat networks, then please let me know. #fuelpovertyconf
February 9, 2026 at 5:36 PM
I'm in Gateshead for the @nea.org.uk conference. If you are too and you'd like to talk heat networks, then please let me know. #fuelpovertyconf
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Did the bombshell BBC memo misquote the misquote? on.ft.com/4oZZJfN
Did the bombshell BBC memo misquote the misquote?
Wording used by Michael Prescott was itself an edit of Trump’s actual words
on.ft.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Did the bombshell BBC memo misquote the misquote? on.ft.com/4oZZJfN
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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NGOs Slam UN Shipping Body @imohq.bsky.social Deferral of Plan to Cut Climate Pollution
bit.ly/MEPC_ES2end
bit.ly/MEPC_ES2end
NGOs Slam UN Shipping Body Deferral of Plan to Cut Climate Pollution
As a special meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (IMO, MEPC/ES.2) closes in London, the Clean Shipping Coalition (CSC) expressed its huge disap...
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October 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
NGOs Slam UN Shipping Body @imohq.bsky.social Deferral of Plan to Cut Climate Pollution
bit.ly/MEPC_ES2end
bit.ly/MEPC_ES2end
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The most heartbreakingly powerful piece I’ve ever read on Substack. Please, please read and share. And look after your family, friends, neighbours and colleagues for whom England is becoming frightening.
@sturdyalex.bsky.social 👇
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@sturdyalex.bsky.social 👇
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My place or yours? - Flags and the far right from someone who looks different to you
By Alex Andreou
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September 17, 2025 at 7:25 AM
The most heartbreakingly powerful piece I’ve ever read on Substack. Please, please read and share. And look after your family, friends, neighbours and colleagues for whom England is becoming frightening.
@sturdyalex.bsky.social 👇
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@sturdyalex.bsky.social 👇
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They did it again!!
July 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
They did it again!!
I'm on BBC London News this evening (6.30pm) talking about the cost issues that heat network customers have faced over the past few years and the need for government action.
Here's the BBC web news story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shorter lunchtime bulletin here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Here's the BBC web news story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shorter lunchtime bulletin here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
July 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I'm on BBC London News this evening (6.30pm) talking about the cost issues that heat network customers have faced over the past few years and the need for government action.
Here's the BBC web news story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shorter lunchtime bulletin here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Here's the BBC web news story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shorter lunchtime bulletin here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Ofgem's current plans for price protections do not tackle unregulated energy costs facing heat networks (which get passed to customers) and leave heat network consumers without the same level of protection enjoyed by gas and electricity customers.
NEWS: Ofgem’s fair pricing plans still fall short for heat network customers
“Ofgem’s proposals around price regulation do not yet deliver the level of fairness or price protection that heat network customers deserve."
#heatnetworks #consumers #ofgem
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“Ofgem’s proposals around price regulation do not yet deliver the level of fairness or price protection that heat network customers deserve."
#heatnetworks #consumers #ofgem
heattrust.org/news-events/...
July 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ofgem's current plans for price protections do not tackle unregulated energy costs facing heat networks (which get passed to customers) and leave heat network consumers without the same level of protection enjoyed by gas and electricity customers.
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NEWS: Ofgem’s fair pricing plans still fall short for heat network customers
“Ofgem’s proposals around price regulation do not yet deliver the level of fairness or price protection that heat network customers deserve."
#heatnetworks #consumers #ofgem
heattrust.org/news-events/...
“Ofgem’s proposals around price regulation do not yet deliver the level of fairness or price protection that heat network customers deserve."
#heatnetworks #consumers #ofgem
heattrust.org/news-events/...
July 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
NEWS: Ofgem’s fair pricing plans still fall short for heat network customers
“Ofgem’s proposals around price regulation do not yet deliver the level of fairness or price protection that heat network customers deserve."
#heatnetworks #consumers #ofgem
heattrust.org/news-events/...
“Ofgem’s proposals around price regulation do not yet deliver the level of fairness or price protection that heat network customers deserve."
#heatnetworks #consumers #ofgem
heattrust.org/news-events/...
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We are proud to have signed this joint letter to the Prime Minister calling for a bold and fair climate plan
With energy bills still far too high and millions living in cold, damp homes, the UK urgently needs a plan that tackles the climate crisis and the cost of living crisis together
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With energy bills still far too high and millions living in cold, damp homes, the UK urgently needs a plan that tackles the climate crisis and the cost of living crisis together
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July 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We are proud to have signed this joint letter to the Prime Minister calling for a bold and fair climate plan
With energy bills still far too high and millions living in cold, damp homes, the UK urgently needs a plan that tackles the climate crisis and the cost of living crisis together
[1/2]
With energy bills still far too high and millions living in cold, damp homes, the UK urgently needs a plan that tackles the climate crisis and the cost of living crisis together
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July 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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The Government said it’d cost £99bn to publicly own our water.
But this drew on calculations by — drumroll — water company lobbyists. The true cost is closer to zero.
Here’s why. 🧵
But this drew on calculations by — drumroll — water company lobbyists. The true cost is closer to zero.
Here’s why. 🧵
June 9, 2025 at 7:28 AM
The Government said it’d cost £99bn to publicly own our water.
But this drew on calculations by — drumroll — water company lobbyists. The true cost is closer to zero.
Here’s why. 🧵
But this drew on calculations by — drumroll — water company lobbyists. The true cost is closer to zero.
Here’s why. 🧵
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Doe he stand by his claim that immigration has caused "incalculable damage" to public services/the economy?
This is far worse and far less defensible either factually or politically than the clumsy/stupid but not fundamentally malign "island of strangers" phrase.
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3580587...
This is far worse and far less defensible either factually or politically than the clumsy/stupid but not fundamentally malign "island of strangers" phrase.
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3580587...
Now Keir insists he ‘stands by’ sentiment of 'island of strangers' warning
SIR Keir Starmer has insisted he still believes in the sentiment behind his infamous “island of strangers” warning – saying Britain must be an “integrated society”. The PM said he “didn’t dis…
www.thesun.co.uk
July 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Doe he stand by his claim that immigration has caused "incalculable damage" to public services/the economy?
This is far worse and far less defensible either factually or politically than the clumsy/stupid but not fundamentally malign "island of strangers" phrase.
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3580587...
This is far worse and far less defensible either factually or politically than the clumsy/stupid but not fundamentally malign "island of strangers" phrase.
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3580587...
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-London Councils urges MPs in the capital to push back against government funding reforms
-Briefing note seen by @politicshome.bsky.social warns of "devastating" cuts to councils
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
-Briefing note seen by @politicshome.bsky.social warns of "devastating" cuts to councils
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
The body representing local authorities in London is urging MPs in the capital to push back against government proposals for funding reform, with a...
www.politicshome.com
July 7, 2025 at 9:18 AM
-London Councils urges MPs in the capital to push back against government funding reforms
-Briefing note seen by @politicshome.bsky.social warns of "devastating" cuts to councils
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
-Briefing note seen by @politicshome.bsky.social warns of "devastating" cuts to councils
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
This is crazy and horrendous.
This really is not getting the attention it should. The Tories' latest proposal is to exclude *any household that includes any foreign national from any benefit*.
And when asked about it, they keep citing small boat crossings - a minute fraction of migration - to justify it. ~AA
And when asked about it, they keep citing small boat crossings - a minute fraction of migration - to justify it. ~AA
July 7, 2025 at 9:18 AM
This is crazy and horrendous.
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Today, the UK government intends to ban the non-violent protesters Palestine Action as a "terrorist" group, exposing anyone supporting them to terrorism charges. In 2 days, 380,000 people have watched this video on YT alone.
You're going to need a bigger prison.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECkV...
You're going to need a bigger prison.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECkV...
Sharing This Video Could Get You 14 Years in Prison
YouTube video by Double Down News
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June 30, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Today, the UK government intends to ban the non-violent protesters Palestine Action as a "terrorist" group, exposing anyone supporting them to terrorism charges. In 2 days, 380,000 people have watched this video on YT alone.
You're going to need a bigger prison.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECkV...
You're going to need a bigger prison.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECkV...