Exclusive: Ed Davey urged to take 'foot off the gas' and focus on renewables

Jessica Shankleman
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New report from Friends of the Earth warns UK is heading for second 'dash for gas' as ministers prepare to give evidence to MPs over Energy Bill

The government will today be urged to "take its foot off the gas" and bolster efforts to increase supplies of renewable energy, in a new report warning ministers they will fuel further geopolitical and...

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