Five takeaways from the latest BEIS public attitudes survey

Michael Holder
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What does the latest government survey tell us about public opinion on renewables, fracking, energy bill costs, and concern over power cuts?

If only one thing is clear amid the consistent turmoil, uncertainty, and unpredictability of UK politics over the past couple of years, it is that public opinion is extremely difficult to gauge. Brexit...

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