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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Andrew Woodcock and Saphora Smith

Rishi Sunak hints at U-turn over onshore wind farm ban

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Rishi Sunak is believed to be close to a compromise to allow a new generation of onshore wind farms, as he battles to stave off a rebellion by Tory MPs including Boris Johnson and Liz Truss.

Downing Street fuelled expectations of a U-turn by saying the PM wants to “engage” with 30 Conservatives backing proposed changes to the law to lift the effective ban on turbines on land.

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