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Rishi Sunak’s U-turn on windfarms reflects the Tories’ failure to protect rural England

As the Conservatives squabble over planning and housing targets, England’s countryside is being destroyed, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Tories continue to appal as Labour schmoozes a newly receptive City set

As ministers proved again they’ve lost the plot, Keir Starmer sought to show business bigwigs his is the party to back

The Guardian - UK

Michael Gove accused of 'vandalism' over new coal mine and blasted by Speaker

A Commons debate on the approval of the UK's first coal mine in decades descended into chaos after Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle savaged Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove for failing to provide a copy of the statement

Daily Mirror

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Cumbria coal mine: empty promises of carbon capture tech have excused digging up more fossil fuel for decades

The idea that a technology called carbon capture and storage (CCS) could catch molecules of CO₂ as they emerge from the chimneys of power stations and factories has been around for more than two decades. Michael Gove, the secretary of state responsible for “levelling up” the UK’s regions, recently justified…

The Conversation

Michael Gove apologises to Speaker after ‘thinnest statement ever’ on new coal mine

MICHAEL Gove has apologised to the House of Commons after the Speaker accused him of failing to follow the ministerial code when making a…

The National (Scotland)

Commons suspended in row over Michael Gove’s Cumbria coal mine statement

‘This is not the way we do good government,’ the speaker fumed at Gove

The Independent UK

'Reckless climate vandalism': Michael Gove slammed for approving new coal mine

THE Scottish Greens have said the UK Government has “bulldozed a Westminster sized hole” into its net zero commitments after approving the first…

The National (Scotland)

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UK approves first coal mine in decades in Cumbria despite climate fears

The controversial scheme, which will dig up coking coal for steel production, was green-lit by Conservative minister Michael Gove.

Daily Record

UK’s first deep coal mine in 30 years given green light by Michael Gove

Environmentalists have reacted with anger to the news

Evening Standard

Uncertainty remains over whether Government commissioners will be sent to run Nottingham City Council

Nottingham City Council's leader hopes that certainty will soon be provided on whether more Government intervention will take place at the authority.

Nottingham Post

Cumbria coalmine approval shows Sunak does not care whether he is seen as green

PM’s commitment to green targets questioned as top climate adviser calls decision ‘absolutely indefensible’

The Guardian - UK

Go-ahead for controversial Cumbria coal mine condemned by government’s climate adviser

Cumbria colliery would be first new pit to open since 1991

The Independent UK

UK’s first new coalmine for 30 years gets go-ahead in Cumbria

Michael Gove greenlights £165m project that will produce estimated 400,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions a year

The Guardian - UK

We can’t build our way out of the growing housing crisis

Letters: John Worrall, Philip Kerridge and John Rigby on the problems that continue to plague Britain’s housing market

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Wednesday briefing: What you need to know about allegations against Tory peer Michelle Mone

In today’s newsletter: Michelle Mone has taken leave from the House of Lords over concerns about government contracts from which she may have profited

Daily Record

Michelle Mone urged to quit House of Lords over PPE contracts controversy

The Tory peer is to take a "leave of absence" from the Lords, but critics want her to resign

The Guardian - UK

England’s affordable housing scheme falls 32,000 homes short of target

MPs highlight big shortfalls in rural areas and warn that programme risks falling even further behind

The Guardian - UK

Ministers to release papers relating to firm recommended by Michelle Mone

Labour force move to release material about awarding of contract to PPE Medpro through humble address in Commons

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The Guardian - UK

Imminent Cumbria coalmine decision likely to cause new Tory split

Expected approval for coalmine opening could provoke backlash from party’s many opposing voices

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Second firm pushed by Michelle Mone was secret entity of husband’s office

Revelation that LFI Diagnostics was entity of office that manages wealth of Douglas Barrowman deepens controversy over Tory peer

The National (Scotland)

Matt Hancock: Nicola Sturgeon 'yearned' for England travel ban 'all her life'

MATT Hancock has insisted Nicola Sturgeon yearned for a travel ban with England during the Covid pandemic.

The Guardian - UK

Deal reached over onshore windfarms and new SNP leader in Westminster named – as it happened

Labour’s motion calling on the government to release all documents and advice relating to contracts awarded to PPE Medpro has also now passed

The Independent UK

Gove defends housing targets climbdown to avert Tory revolt

Michael Gove said the new system would put ‘beauty and local democracy’ at the heart of the planning system.

The Independent UK

‘It’s not a U-turn’: Tory minister denies housebuilding cave-in is policy change

Nick Gibb claims pledge to build 300,000 new homes a year still on track – even though target is now ‘advisory’

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: What a row over Starmer’s school choice tells us about the state of education

In today’s newsletter: The Mail’s cartoonish attack on Keir Starmer for sending his children to a coveted local primary has heated up debate about just who gets a place at ‘outstanding’ schools

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