Caroline Lucas set for fracking protest court hearing

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Crown Prosecution Service charges MP over Balcombe shale oil protests

Green Party MP Caroline Lucas has defended her right to protest against shale oil and gas exploration, after she was charged over her part in protests at Balcombe, West Sussex. The MP for Brighton Pavilion...

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