The new Business and Energy Secretary for the UK Government, Jacob Rees-Mogg has hinted that the Welsh ban will not be affected by the resumed plans on fracking in England. Speaking in the Commons on Thursday, the Conservative politician said that the impact of the Russian invasion on Ukraine meant that securing domestic energy supplies was more important than ever.
Despite England's plans, First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford insisted earlier this month that Wales would not be fracking for shale gas, a restriction that has been in place since 2015, and instead said that it would focus more on renewable energy.
In England, new Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced that fracking would recommence across the border. The decision, which applies to England only, means the controversial method of extracting gas and oil from under the ground will once more be legal.
