Rishi Sunak urged by senior Tories to back onshore renewable energy rather than oil and gas

Senior Tories have urged Rishi Sunak to back onshore renewable energy rather than off-shore oil and gas after a poll showed strong support for alternative power sources among Conservative voters.

A survey on behalf of the Conservative Environment Network (CEN) revealed that 82 per cent of people want to see more renewable energy in the UK, including 77 per cent of Tory voters at the 2019 election, and 81 per cent who plan to vote for the party next time.

In last week’s King’s Speech, the Prime Minister made a fresh push for new oil and gas licences in the North Sea.

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