Osborne urged to deliver clean power for the 'Northern Powerhouse'

James Murray
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Businesses, campaigners, co-operatives, local government, and schools across the north of England call on Chancellor to make ‘Northern Powerhouse' a clean energy hub

Over 80 organisations from across northern England have today called upon Chancellor George Osborne to support renewable energy development as part of his high profile "Northern Powerhouse" vision...

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