Government accused of U-turn as MPs back fracking in National Parks

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BREAKING Controversial proposals on fracking have been approved but campaigners say drinking water could be at risk

MPs have today voted to approve controversial proposals to allow fracking to take place underneath National Parks and other environmentally protected areas in the UK. The House of Commons voted to...

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