Iona Stewart

Aug 16, 2024 | commonslibrary.parliament.uk | Iona Stewart

Reform UK – the new name of the Brexit Party – won five seats, had 609 candidates and received 14.3% of the vote in the 2024 general election. The Green Party of England and Wales, Scottish Green Party and Green Party in Northern Ireland are separate entities. Considered together, they had 629 candidates and 6.7% of the vote share, with the Green Party of England and Wales winning four seats. For both Reform and the Greens, this was the highest number of seats they had ever won.

Apr 24, 2024 | commonslibrary.parliament.uk | Iona Stewart

The next scheduled update for this paper is in October 2024. The latest data on wholesale gas and electricity prices, the price cap and prospects for changes to prices in the future are all included in the briefing Gas and electricity prices during the ‘energy crisis’ and beyond. Domestic energy is energy used in the home. For instance, for lighting, cooking, heating, and powering devices. It is usually provided to households in the form of electricity or gas.

Feb 12, 2024 | medium.com | Iona Stewart

IntroductionIn Barry Jenkins’ captivating film Moonlight, the exploration of masculinity is central to the plot, offering a poignant reflection on the intricacies of identity in contemporary society. Through the lens of protagonist Chiron, the film navigates the complexities of societal expectations, peer pressure, and self-discovery, providing a nuanced portrayal of masculine identity and its intersectionality with race, sexuality, and personal agency.

Aug 9, 2023 | commonslibrary.parliament.uk | Iona Stewart

Electricity is increasingly generated from renewable energy in the UK, and the cost of renewable generation has significantly decreased in the past decade. Despite this, the price paid for wholesale electricity on the ‘spot market’, where, according to the Competition and Market’s Authority around two fifths of electricity is thought to be sold (PDF), is largely determined by the price of natural gas.

Jun 26, 2023 | commonslibrary.parliament.uk | Alex Adcock |Iona Stewart |Nicole Watson |Nikki Sutherland

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is an obligation placed on energy suppliers with over 150,000 customers to deliver energy efficiency and heating measures to domestic premises. It focuses primarily on support for low income and vulnerable households. The current iteration of the scheme (ECO4) will run until March 2026. This pack sets out background information about ECO, measures delivered under ECO and challenges to delivering ECO4. It also includes PQs and useful links.