Owen Paterson confirmed as new Environment Secretary

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Green groups balk as Number 10 announces shale gas supporter will replace Caroline Spelman at Defra

Downing Street has confirmed Northern Ireland Secretary Owen Paterson is to replace Caroline Spelman as Environment Secretary, fuelling concerns amongst green groups about the future direction of the government's...

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