Report: Labour backs Mersey tidal barrage proposals

James Murray
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FT reports that Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has given his backing to ambitious plans to deliver £1.5bn tidal barrage project in the Mersey River

Labour is to further underscore its commitment to the renewables sector with plans to support the proposed £1.5bn tidal barrage in the Mersey River. The Financial Times reported today that Shadow Chancellor...

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