Sunak ditches fracking plans in return to manifesto commitment

Sam Hall, director of the Conservative Environment Network said: “It is unpopular, and few communities would approve fracking projects locally, meaning little or no gas would be extracted, despite the high political cost. "Instead, the government should focus on building more cheap and popular renewables, including onshore wind and solar where there is local support. "These technologies will bring down bills, improve energy sovereignty and reduce emissions."

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