Hints that Tory rebellion on onshore windfarm ban leading to U-turn

The culture secretary said potential ‘tweaks’ to levelling up bill will be considered due to MPs’ concerns

Ministers will make an announcement on a ban on onshore windfarms in the coming days, including potential “tweaks” to the levelling up bill, in the face of a growing rebellion by Conservative MPs.

The culture secretary, Michelle Donelan, gave the strongest hint yet that the government is preparing to lift the de facto onshore wind ban after the number of public rebels grew to 34 on Monday night.

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​The culture secretary said potential ‘tweaks’ to levelling up bill will be considered due to MPs’ concernsMinisters will make an announcement on a ban on onshore windfarms in the coming days, including potential “tweaks” to the levelling up bill, in the face of a growing rebellion by Conservative MPs.The culture secretary, Michelle Donelan, gave the strongest hint yet that the government is preparing to lift the de facto onshore wind ban after the number of public rebels grew to 34 on Monday night. Continue reading…