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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kate Devlin

Sunak abandons opposition to new onshore windfarms

PA Wire

Rishi Sunak has staged his second climbdown in as many days to avoid a damaging rebellion by his own MPs, with the government poised to lift the de facto ban on onshore wind.

Ministers are to consult on plans to allow new developments in areas where there is demonstrable local support.

And communities who agree to host them could benefit from lower energy bills.

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