Charles Hendry axed from Energy Minister role

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Number 10 confirms popular Energy Minister to be replaced by John Hayes, despite MP's past opposition to wind energy

In a surprise move, Energy Minister Charles Hendry has been axed in the government's reshuffle to be replaced by Tory MP John Hayes. Writing on Twitter, Labour Peer Lady Bryony Worthington revealed...

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