Ed Miliband faces backlash for sourcing solar panels from China for UK schools and hospitals

Controversial decision

Ed Miliband has caused outrage by revealing that solar panels for schools and hospitals in the UK will be sourced from China, despite the country being the world's largest polluter.

Criticism from former Tory leader

Former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith criticized Miliband for "bending the knee" to a "totalitarian state," highlighting China's heavy reliance on coal, oil, and gas power plants.

Security concerns

Downing Street assured that the panels would meet strict security standards, but concerns remain about the environmental impact of shipping goods from China to the UK.

Rising energy costs

Miliband also acknowledged that energy costs will increase as Ofgem raises the price cap on variable tariffs.