Rishi Sunak could back down over an effective ban on new onshore wind farms amid a growing Conservative revolt, a Cabinet Minister has signalled.
Business Secretary Grant Shapps claimed there was "not really a row" between the Government and Tory backbenchers after an amendment to allow more onshore wind attracted support from some 30 Conservatives, including ex PMs Boris Johnson and Liz Truss.
Mr Shapps said both sides are "saying the same thing" and projects would be allowed to go ahead with local consent, in comments that will be interpreted as a sign the Government is prepared to shift.
