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Factcheck: is Jacob Rees-Mogg right that fracking is safe and vital?

New business secretary says opposition to fracking is ‘sheer ludditery’, yet he faces disbelief from many quarters

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We are 'fundamentally opposed' to Tory bid to sever more EU ties, says Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government has a “fundamental opposition” to a UK-wide bill that would spell the end of EU laws in the UK.

The National (Scotland)

$Jacob Rees-Mogg supports 'outrageous' claim that Putin funded opponents of fracking$

Jacob Rees-Mogg supports 'outrageous' claim that Putin funded opponents of fracking

JACOB Rees-Mogg has supported a "baseless" claim that Russian president Vladimir Putin has funded opponents of fracking.

The National (Scotland)

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Jacob Rees-Mogg suggests he won't fight Wales' fracking ban

This comes after First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford announced at the beginning of September that Wales would not be fracking for shale gas

Wales Online

The UK earthquakes linked to fracking

Risk of earthquakes relating to fracking has been raised as an issue as the practice is allowed again

Wales Online

UK government lifts gas fracking ban in England

London (AFP) - Britain on Thursday lifted England's moratorium on controversial gas fracking to boost energy security, despite breaking the ruling Conservative party's manifesto pledge.

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Tory toff Jacob Rees-Mogg mocked after blaming Edinburgh bin strikes on the SNP

The business secretary told MPs "as an administration turns from Conservative to socialist the rubbish piles up in the streets, as I think it's also been doing with the SNP in Edinburgh".

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$Ban on gas fracking in England lifted in push for energy independence$

Ban on gas fracking in England lifted in push for energy independence

Britain on Thursday formally lifted a moratorium on fracking for shale gas in England that has been in place since 2019, saying strengthening the country's energy supply was an "absolute priority".

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$Jacob Rees-Mogg says Putin funded some of the ‘opposition to fracking’$

Jacob Rees-Mogg says Putin funded some of the ‘opposition to fracking’

The Business Secretary accused opponents of ‘hysteria’ and ‘ludditery’ as he took questions on the lifting of the moratorium on shale gas extraction

Evening Standard

$Rees-Mogg says Putin funded some of the ‘opposition to fracking’$

Rees-Mogg says Putin funded some of the ‘opposition to fracking’

The Business Secretary accused opponents of ‘hysteria’ and ‘ludditery’ as he took questions on the lifting of the moratorium on shale gas extraction.

The Independent UK

$Jacob Rees-Mogg blasted by both sides over fracking as he claims PUTIN funds his critics$

Jacob Rees-Mogg blasted by both sides over fracking as he claims PUTIN funds his critics

The Business Secretary made the claim as furious Tories and opposition MPs questioned how local consent over fracking will be established and the safety of the process.

Daily Mirror

Rees-Mogg criticises SNP and wades into Edinburgh waste collection strike row

The Business Secretary said that ‘as an administration turns from Conservative to socialist the rubbish piles up in the streets’.

The Independent UK

Pubs 'go back to 18th century' by using candles as energy bills 'double in a year'

Alan Woods, who runs the Masons Arms in Camelford, Cornwall, is keeping the pub solely lit by candles every Monday in an effort to tackle soaring electricity costs

Daily Mirror

$Truss could break fracking election pledge to bypass local opposition$

Truss could break fracking election pledge to bypass local opposition

Exclusive: Government discussing plans to designate sites as nationally significant infrastructure projects

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Jacob Rees-Mogg mocks 'general grumpiness' of SNP after energy bill plan grilling

JACOB Rees-Mogg has sparked outrage after dismissing the “general grumpiness” of the SNP after he was grilled on the cost of the Government’s…

The Independent UK

Liz Truss risks Tory backlash over end to fracking ban

Liz Truss’s Government has abandoned the Tory 2019 commitment to maintain a ban on fracking until there was scientific proof it was safe.

The Independent UK

Energy support for businesses will continue after six months, Rees-Mogg insists

The Business Secretary said a three-month review will be an opportunity to decide which organisations will need continuing support.

The Independent UK

Fracking ban lifted as energy security made ‘absolute priority’ by Government

Prime Minister Liz Truss and Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg said the move is vital to improve domestic gas supply.

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Daily Mirror

Fracking ban axed and earthquake limit lifted in Tories' 100-well oil and gas bonanza

Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg claims the move will boost the UK's energy security despite a scientific report warning it's impossible to say if it'll cause earthquakes.

The Independent UK

Liz Truss government lifts ban on fracking in push to grant 100 new oil and gas licences

Government says ‘higher degree of disturbance’ in national interest – despite conceding need to gather better safety data

The Independent UK

Government will allow higher levels of ‘seismic activity’ at fracking sites, Jacob Rees-Mogg suggests

Current limits ‘too low’, says business secretary

The Independent UK

Constitution stops Charles becoming Britain's 'green' king

Now that he's monarch, King Charles III — one of Britain's most prominent environmental voices — will be have to be more careful with his words

Daily Record

Bills ‘will spike again when new cap ends’ as Scots firms warn six months help may not be enough

Businesses including hairdressers and cafe, have said there is little room to save money and that they are working to pay power bills amid the hike in energy prices.

The Independent UK

Prime Minister defends possible Tory manifesto breach over fracking ban

The Conservatives in 2019 pledged not to lift England’s moratorium unless fracking was scientifically proven to be safe.

The Independent UK

Liz Truss ‘to scrap proposed bans on fur and foie gras imports’

Dropping promises made last year would be huge let-down for animals and people, says Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation

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