The article explores the significant potential of electrification as a primary pathway for industrial decarbonisation in the United Kingdom. Despite being cheaper, more emission-efficient, and widely applicable compared to carbon capture and hydrogen technologies, electrification has been relatively neglected in UK policy. Key barriers to electrification include high electricity costs, slow grid upgrades, and industrial inertia. Government intervention is deemed essential to address these barriers by reducing electricity costs, offering long-term investment support, and simplifying subsidy access. The article highlights the need for political will to prioritize industrial electrification, emphasizing the importance of creating robust plans to support job growth and stability in industrial regions. It also discusses the challenges of high energy costs, grid upgrades, industry inertia, and the necessity for continued innovation in electric technologies. The UK government's commitment to supporting industrial electrification is evident through recent policy initiatives aiming to enhance support schemes and reduce financial burdens on industrial electricity consumers.