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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sophie Wingate

Boris Johnson and Liz Truss join Tory rebellion against onshore wind ban

PA

Boris Johnson and Liz Truss have joined a Tory backbench rebellion against a defacto ban on new onshore windfarms, in a blow to Rishi Sunak’s authority.

The former prime ministers signed an amendment to the government’s Levelling Up Bill tabled by Simon Clarke, who served as a minister in both their governments, to allow onshore wind development.

Mr Clarke said he was “delighted” to gain their backing.

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