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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 · Oct 19, 2022

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.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

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

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 · Oct 19, 2022

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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 · Oct 19, 2022

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 · Oct 19, 2022

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 · Oct 19, 2022

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 · Oct 19, 2022

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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) · Oct 19, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022

$Jacob Rees-Mogg facing legal challenge over fracking plans OLD$

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 Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

$Tory MPs mull backing Labour attempt to force binding fracking vote$

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022

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

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

Conservatives support 'watered down' resolution

Manchester Evening News · Oct 18, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Oct 17, 2022

$Dangers posed by fracking and oil drilling$

Dangers posed by fracking and oil drilling

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022

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Insider UK · Oct 14, 2022

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 · Oct 14, 2022

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 · Oct 14, 2022

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) · Oct 13, 2022

'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…

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022

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 · Oct 13, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2022

Facts take a backseat in CSIRO fracking fact sheets partly funded by the gas industry

Science body’s information on shale gas fracking treads lightly when it comes to naming methane’s role in global heating, despite it being second only to CO2

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2022

Anti-fracker 'scaremongering' as bad as anti-vaxxers, says Tory peer

"SCAREMONGERING" by anti-fracking campaigners is as bad as that of anti-vaxxers, a Tory former Cabinet minister has told Parliament.

Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022

All Liz Truss's biggest U-turns exposed - and the ones that are yet to come

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

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2022

Tory MP: No fracking in my area - but remote Scotland would be fine

A TORY MP has suggested “the northern reaches of Scotland” as a site that could be appropriate for fracking, while dismissing the possibility of…

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022

UK fracking and oil drilling good for environment, claims climate minister

Graham Stuart tells MPs that awarding more than 100 licences for North Sea drilling is a green policy

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