Queen's Speech: Greens blast move to ease fracking planning rules

Jessica Shankleman
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Caroline Lucas warns new infrastructure and competitiveness Bill would undermine efforts to tackle climate change and counter public opinion of shale gas

The Green Party has slammed government plans that would allow fracking firms to drill under people's homes without seeking permission first. According to various reports, tomorrow's Queen's Speech will...

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