Election 24: Ex-energy secretary steps down
The pro-fracking former energy secretary, Andrea Leadsom, has said she will not fight the general election.
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Anti-fracking MP, Caroline Lucas, to stand down at election
The Green Party MP, Caroline Lucas, who campaigns against fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry, has announced she will not fight the next election.
Sunak joins Truss in backing fracking – with local support
The UK’s next prime minister will be pro-fracking but only if local people want it.
Council leaders call on East Yorkshire to declare a climate emergency
Senior Conservatives in East Yorkshire are urging the county council to declare a climate emergency – after defeating two previous calls by their opponents.
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