UK's £2.7 Trillion Debt Crisis; What It Means for North Sea Energy and Future Jobs

Wolfe Power Club is proud to be partnering with the Spectator Magazine to co-host their Energy Summit 2025 on November 24th. If you want to become a potential partner and have the last word on energy debates in 2025, please contact us.With the future of the North Sea industry high on the agenda, we’re asking: Is it time for a fairer tax policy to protect growth and safeguard over 200,000 jobs?In this week's episode our host Alex and Director of Government Relations Max Austin sit down with leading tax expert from the The TaxPayers'​ Alliance Darwin Friend to explore alternatives to the current Energy Profits Levy and what a smarter approach could look like.Visit TaxPayers' Alliance website: https://www.taxpayersalliance.com/Follow TaxPayers' Alliance on Twitter: https://x.com/the_tpa?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorTaxPayers' Alliance's report into Britian's national debt: https://www.taxpayersalliance.com/analysis_britain_s_national_debt_has_risen_by_over_186_billion_since_labour_came_into_powerDarwin Friend returned to the TaxPayers’ Alliance in November 2023 and is responsible for leading the research team.He was previously a researcher and policy analyst before working in propositions for a fintech firm. Before joining the TPA, Darwin spent a period working as a researcher for an MP.He graduated in 2019 with a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of East Anglia.Season Two is in Partnership with The SpectatorTickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchaseIf you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or [email protected] Our SocialsWebsite: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production TeamFounder and Host: Alex WolfeDirector of Government Relations: Max AustinDesigner: Nick PelekanosEditor: Adam WoodwardSocial Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast