Ban fracking in London, Sadiq Khan tells councils

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London Mayor reiterates his opposition to shale gas exploration within the capital, declaring it has 'no place' in London

London Mayor Sadiq Khan will effectively ban fracking in London with new advice for local councils to refuse any applications for exploration or extraction of shale gas in the capital. Khan declared...

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