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MPs vote against ban on fracking in key Commons vote

A MOTION to ban fracking which was originally considered to be a de-facto confidence vote in the UK Government has been defeated by 230 votes to…

The National (Scotland)

Fracking vote descends into chaos as Tory MPs ‘bullied and manhandled’ to defeat Labour motion

Call for investigation into ‘shambolic’ scenes of ‘open warfare’, with some backbenchers in tears, others using four-letter words

The Independent UK

$Tory MPs to rebel against government over fracking despite threat of losing whip$

Tory MPs to rebel against government over fracking despite threat of losing whip

At least three plan to defy three-line whip in vote designed by Labour to threaten government

The Independent UK

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The 'three-line whip' - what happens if an MP votes against it and why tonight's fracking vote is significant

Conservative MPs have been told tonight's vote is 'not a motion on fracking', it is a 'confidence motion' in Liz Truss

Manchester Evening News

Tory MP confirms to Commons he has submitted letter of no confidence in Truss

William Wragg told MPs he would like to vote with Labour to ban fracking because he is opposed to it

Evening Standard

Vice chairman of influential 1922 committee submits letter of no confidence in Liz Truss

William Wragg told MPs he would like to vote with Labour to ban fracking because he is opposed to it

The Independent UK

Vice chairman of influential 1922 committee submits letter of no confidence in Liz Truss - OLD

William Wragg told MPs he would like to vote with Labour to ban fracking because he is opposed to it.

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$Liz Truss declares fracking vote TONIGHT a 'confidence motion' in her own government$

Liz Truss declares fracking vote TONIGHT a 'confidence motion' in her own government

Labour is aiming to ban fracking by seizing control of the Commons order paper - but government whips have told Tory MPs the 7pm vote will be a "confidence motion" and have ordered them to vote against

Daily Mirror

$Truss faces major rebellion on fracking as senior Tories pledge to defy whip$

Truss faces major rebellion on fracking as senior Tories pledge to defy whip

Chris Skidmore, head of PM’s net zero review, among Conservatives willing to vote against government

The Guardian - UK

$Liz Truss threatened with Tory revolt in showdown ‘confidence vote’ on fracking$

Liz Truss threatened with Tory revolt in showdown ‘confidence vote’ on fracking

Liz Truss was facing a revolt by Tory MPs opposed to fracking on Wednesday despite whips saying a crunch Commons vote was a “confidence motion in the Government”.

Evening Standard

UK interior minister quits with criticism of Truss as lawmakers row

Britain's interior minister quit on Wednesday with a broadside at Liz Truss before her lawmakers openly quarrelled in parliament, underscoring the erosion of the prime minister's authority after just weeks in the job.

Reuters

$Tory MPs ordered to defeat Labour attempt to ban fracking or lose party whip$

Tory MPs ordered to defeat Labour attempt to ban fracking or lose party whip

‘This is a confidence motion in the government’, deputy chief whip says – ahead of vote later

The Independent UK

Tory MPs told to brace for 'confidence vote in government' over Labour ploy

TORY MPs are reportedly being told to treat a vote on fracking due on Wednesday afternoon as a de facto confidence vote in the government.

The National (Scotland)

Fracking caused daily earthquakes at UK’s only active site

Exclusive: Lancashire site responsible for 192 earthquakes over course of 182 days in 2018-19, Lib Dem analysis has found

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Jacob Rees-Mogg facing legal challenge over fracking plans OLD

Exclusive: MPs to vote on Labour bid to ban controversial gas extraction method ‘once and for all’

The Guardian - UK

Tory MPs mull backing Labour attempt to force binding fracking vote

Opposition motion drafted to make it very difficult for government to ignore or allow mass abstentions

Manchester Evening News

Trafford rejects fracking in borough after government announces plans to lift ban

Conservatives support 'watered down' resolution

Daily Mirror

All Liz Truss's U-turns so far in her chaotic 41-day term as Prime Minister

From fracking, windfall taxes and tax cuts to Britain's relationship with Emmanuel Macron, Liz Truss is no stranger to a change of heart - and there's plenty more to come from the flip-flopping PM

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The Guardian - UK

Dangers posed by fracking and oil drilling

Letter: Prof Paul Ekins and Prof Peter Newell debunk the claims by the climate minister, Graham Stuart

Insider UK

Do not repeat past mistakes by banning cheap solar power, Energy UK boss warns

Meanwhile, Labour pledges to ban fracking and continue with solar roll-out

Manchester Evening News

Ban on ALL fracking activity on council controlled land to remain despite government U-turn

The council will urge the government to reverse its decision to allow shale gas extraction in England

Daily Record

Fracking will never take place in Scotland despite Liz Truss support, pledges Michael Matheson

EXCLUSIVE: Energy minister Michael Matheson insisted fracking would make "no difference" to household fuel bills.

The National (Scotland)

'Do the right thing for once': Douglas Ross told to reject benefits cuts

DOUGLAS Ross has been urged to “do the right thing for once” and defend benefits rising in line with inflation amid fears that the Government…

The Guardian - UK

Tory-led council votes to demand Truss stick to no fracking pledge

Fylde council, home to Preston New Road shale gas site in Lancashire, unanimously backs motion

Wales Online

Anti-frackers should be viewed the same as anti-vaxxers, says Tory former Cabinet minister

Fracking could return in the UK because of fears over the energy supply and soaring costs

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