Article 4TF7M Boris Johnson poised to rule out new fracking, say sources

Boris Johnson poised to rule out new fracking, say sources

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Jillian Ambrose
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Decision would mark U-turn for PM, who once said fracking was 'glorious news for humanity'

The prime minister could be poised to sound the death knell for the UK's controversial shale gas industry after more than a decade of support for fracking, according to sources.

Boris Johnson is expected to rule out any new fracking in the UK as part of his election campaign following rising opposition among voters and within his own party.

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