Scottish Tories look to quash hopes of onshore wind revival

James Murray
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Manifesto declares 'we do not believe that more large-scale onshore wind power is right for Scotland'

Hopes that a Conservative government could open the door for new onshore wind projects outside of England were dealt a blow late last week, after the Scottish Conservatives' manifesto underlined the party's...

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