Theresa May backs Swansea green projects, but what of the tidal lagoon?

James Murray
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Government announces new funding for low carbon steel, green homes, broadband, and marine energy - but tidal lagoon remains absent from £1.3bn Swansea investment plan

Prime Minister Theresa May yesterday signed the Swansea City Bay Regional Deal, pledging to mobilise up to £1.3bn in a host of low carbon and sustainable initiatives along the south Wales coast. The...

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