The UK’s Labour government is under pressure after its own energy advisers warned that Britain could face serious gas shortfalls by 2030 if it fails to replace declining North Sea supplies and upgrade infrastructure. Energy Minister Michael Shanks has pledged to “do whatever it takes” to protect energy security—promising more storage, backup capacity, and a faster push to decarbonise—while critics accuse Prime Minister Keir Starmer of neglecting oil and gas and risking winter blackouts in the name of climate ambition. Officials insist that new planning, grid reforms, and flexible clean power will keep homes, industry, and heating secure even on the coldest days, but the quiet publication of National Energy System Operator warnings has fueled concerns that the UK is racing the clock to avoid an energy crunch.