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UK parliamentarians have formed the Data Centres All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) to analyze the data center industry's impact on economic growth, digital infrastructure resilience, and net zero goals. Chaired by Labour MP Chris Curtis, the group includes Conservative MP Lewis Cocking, representing a constituency with a major Google campus.

The APPG aims to assess the benefits and risks of the UK's data infrastructure, improve policy and regulation, and promote responsible growth. The UK government has prioritized data centers as critical national infrastructure, facilitating planning permissions for developments and establishing AI Growth Zones. The APPG has initiated a consultation to gather evidence from a wide range of stakeholders, including operators, investors, and environmental groups, to inform its focus areas.