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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Taylor

Government insists ‘robust processes’ will protect UK in China wind farm deal

It is hoped the Green Volt North Sea wind farm off the coast of Scotland will be operational in 2029 (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Archive)

The Government has come under renewed pressure over Chinese involvement in a major North Sea wind project, amid claims it threatens national security.

Energy minister Kerry McCarthy said the department had processes in place to ensure any risk in the Green Volt North Sea farm was minimised, as the Conservative Party said Labour’s green energy targets came with a “made in China label”.

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