Reports: Lib Dems block Conservative onshore wind farm veto

Jessica Shankleman
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Nick Clegg tells David Cameron he will not back moves to end new onshore wind farm development

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has reportedly rejected a Conservative plan to block the development of any future wind farms that have yet to secure consent. According to BBC reports, Clegg met with...

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