Tories, fracking and local opinion
The Conservative leadership challenger, Liz Truss, has suggested that the moratorium on fracking in England should be lifted and decisions left to local people.
Minister avoids question on fracking tax relief
The energy minister, Greg Hands, sidestepped a question about the investment tax allowance proposed under the windfall tax for oil and gas companies.
Updated: Views of the confirmed Tory leadership contenders
Eight candidates made it through to the contest for Conservative leader and prime minister tonight.
Greg Clark returns to communities’ department
The prime minister this morning appointed Greg Clark as secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities.
Updated: Business secretary “withdraws support” for PM
The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has reportedly told Conservative Party officials that the prime minister should step down.
Minister to “consider next steps” on fracking
The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has said he is preparing to consider the next steps on fracking.
Breaking: Government blocks two shale gas schemes – but backs exploration in Surrey
The housing minister, Stuart Andrew, has blocked two shale gas schemes in south Yorkshire and Cheshire. But has given the go-ahead for gas drilling in Surrey.
What would it take to relax fracking rules? – Tory backbencher asks minister
The Conservative MP heading the Net Zero Scrutiny Group has asked the government what would be needed to ease the controls on fracking.
What MPs said about the Queen’s Speech
MPs debated the Queen’s Speech this week, which included measures which ministers said would curb protest and promote energy security. DrillOrDrop has compiled a selection of Westminster comments on these issues.
New government attempt to criminalise lock-on protests
The government announced today it was reviving plans to make the popular protest technique of locking on a criminal offence.
