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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Nada Farhoud

Cumbria coal mine approved by Tory government - the first in 30 years

The first new UK coal mine in 30 years was given the go ahead tonight despite widespread opposition and concerns about its climate impacts.

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove waved through the plans to build the new Whitehaven mine in Cumbria which would dig up coking coal for steel production in the UK and across the world.

But the decision has been slammed by environmentalists, who say it will obliterate the UK's image as a climate leader.

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