The Government has reversed its decision to begin fracking taking just weeks ago by the previous Prime Minister Liz Truss
Truss had lifted a moratorium on fracking, arguing last month that strengthening the country’s energy supply was a priority.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman gave the confirmation after Mr Sunak was pressed on the issue by Green MP Caroline Lucus at his first Prime Minister’s Questions.
The Conservatives’ 2019 Manifesto said they would “not support fracking unless the science shows categorically that it can be done safely.”
The decision has been welcomed
“There was no evidence it was safe, nor could it deliver on promises made around energy security and cost. We look forward to more action from the Government to defend nature and hope to see other recent decisions reversed.” said the Wildlife Trust
