Andrea Leadsom insists 'clear path ahead' for renewables investors despite Brexit fears

Madeleine Cuff
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Energy Minister denies investor confidence in clean energy has been rocked by Brexit vote, insisting energy policy will not change once UK has left the EU

Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom has today insisted Britain's exit from the EU will not impact the country's energy policies, dismissing concerns the vote's outcome has already dented investor confidence...

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