Nadhim Zahawi claims UK winter blackouts are ‘extremely unlikely’

Cabinet minister says it is only right we plan for every scenario' after National Grid warning

Blackouts this winter are extremely unlikely" and government plans to ensure the UK has enough energy mean people will be able to enjoy Christmas, a senior cabinet minister has said.

Nadhim Zahawi, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, said it was only right that we plan for every scenario," but confirmed a 14m public information campaign advising people how to conserve energy would not go ahead.