Labour's leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has outlined his party's green energy plans to facilitate the UK's transition away from oil and gas, aiming to avoid repeating mistakes made during the phase-out of coal. The Labour Party's proposal includes not issuing new oil and gas licenses if they win power, which has sparked concerns about job security in Scotland. To address this, Labour plans to establish a new public company, Great British Energy, headquartered in Scotland, to focus on renewable energy projects. The party intends to invest £8.3bn over the next five years in wind, solar, hydrogen, and carbon capture projects, funded by a windfall tax on oil and gas companies. This investment is expected to trigger further private-sector funds and aid in securing domestic production. Labour's strategy emphasizes the need to transition away from fossil fuels while ensuring a sustainable energy mix for the future. The party aims to learn from past mistakes in the coal industry and plan the transition properly to secure jobs for current and future generations. Critics, including the SNP, unions, and the Green Party, have raised concerns about job security, funding adequacy, and the impact on bills. Despite criticisms, Sir Keir Starmer believes that a planned transition will create new jobs that will last for decades. The proposal has received support from Sir Patrick Vallance but faced criticism from the Conservative Party for being unfunded. The debate around Labour's green energy plans highlights the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning to a sustainable energy future.