Queen’s Speech clears way for reform of judicial review
The government has followed up on its manifesto commitment to examine the system of judicial review.
“Don’t underestimate fracking in the election” – campaign network
With 40+ marginal seats in more 170 English parliamentary constituencies potentially affected by oil and gas licences, the campaign network, Frack Free United, warned today that the impact of fracking on the election should not be underestimated.
2019 election manifesto review
DrillOrDrop’s summary of the election manifesto commitments on fracking and onshore oil and gas. We’ll update this post with each new manifesto.
Government announcement on fracking “shortly” – PM
The Prime Minister has said the government will be making an announcement “shortly” on fracking in the UK.
Government questioned on fracking, fake news, Russia and UK energy security
Fracking Week in Parliament. What is the government doing to determine whether there’s any evidence that Russia has issued fake news to discredit the UK fracking industry? This question was put to ministers by the former Conservative Home Office Minister, David Maclean.
66% of Lancashire residents oppose fracking near their homes – new survey
Two-thirds of people surveyed in Lancashire opposed fracking within five miles of their home, according to a new poll published today.
Double attack on Conservative manifesto fracking promises
A former Conservative parliamentary candidate and leading establishment figure has condemned the Tory manifesto pledges in support of fracking.
Greens pledge to replace fracking with renewables
As expected, the Green Party has promised to replace fracking, coal-fired power stations and nuclear with renewables.
Conservatives back fracking and seek to take some shale decisions away from local councils
A Conservative government would take some decisions on shale gas drilling plans out of local control.
Lib Dems publish manifesto with a pledge to oppose fracking
The Lib Dems became the second party in two days to publish a manifesto with an anti-fracking pledge.
