Fracking splits public opinion down the middle, ICM poll finds

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ICM poll finds 40 per cent of people would support hydraulic fracturing in their local area and 40 per cent would oppose it

David Cameron is likely to face resistance from voters if he aggressively pursues fracking for shale gas, new polling by the Guardian indicates. Four in 10 people would welcome hydraulic fracturing...

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