Labour in planning pledge

By Mark Conrad | 19 June 2023

Labour has pledged to tackle planning hurdles preventing the development of renewable projects to turn the UK into a ‘green energy superpower’.

In a speech in Scotland today, leader Keir Starmer said a Labour Government would reform local planning regimes to deliver more offshore and onshore wind farms so the UK can reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

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