Labour hints at coal power crackdown

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Following commitment to decarbonisation target, Labour shadow minister reveals plan to tighten coal power rules

Labour has signalled its plans to tackle a "big loophole" in the Energy Bill by putting forward new proposals that could limit the use of existing coal-fired power stations through the 2020s. Speaking...

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