Sunak set to end ban on new onshore windfarms in face of Tory rebellion
by Aubrey Allegretti and Helena Horton from Environment | The Guardian on (#66JHE)
Deal reached that paves way for communities in England to authorise projects without unanimous support
Rishi Sunak has signalled the end of a moratorium on new onshore wind projects in an attempt to head off a row with Tory MPs, his second U-turn in two days.
The prime minister and the business secretary, Grant Shapps, reached a deal on Tuesday afternoon that will pave the way for communities to be able to authorise such energy developments without unanimous support.
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