Uncertainty from Brexit would be 'massively damaging' to renewables industry, says Lord Bourne

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EXCLUSIVE: Energy and climate change minister warns renewables industry of perils of having to renegotiate UK's position in Europe

The uncertainty that would arise from having to renegotiate the UK's position within Europe would be massively damaging to the renewables industry, Energy and Climate Change Minister Lord Bourne has warned....

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