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Shauna Corr

Antrim and Newtownabbey 'betrayed' by MP Paul Girvan's fracking vote says councillor

An Alliance councillor says people in Antrim and Newtownabbey were ‘betrayed’ by their DUP MP’s vote against a UK fracking ban.

It comes after Paul Girvan, who represents South Antrim, sided with the Conservatives in a recent Westminster vote on the Labour proposal.

While new PM Rishi Sunak has since backtracked on Liz Truss’ decision to greenlight fracking in England and Wales, Jay Burbank told us he wanted to ensure Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s position is clear.

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