Study: More than 180 constituencies at risk of 'deeply unpopular' Reform fracking plans

Stuart Stone
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Friends of the Earth publishes new map showing areas vulnerable to shale gas extraction, as Labour promises full ban on fracking projects

A total of 187 constituencies are in areas that could be vulnerable to development for fracking if Reform UK were to form the next government and make good on its plans to revive the fracking industry....

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