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UK Reform Party Pushes Fracking Amid Strong Opposition
9/28/2025
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- The Reform party in the UK aims to revive fracking, despite England's 2019 ban after an earthquake near Lancashire's first fracking site.
- Reform's 'drill, baby, drill' policy would grant licenses but faces internal tensions and opposition.
- Polls show 51% of voters oppose fracking, with stronger support among Reform voters.
- Environmental groups mobilize against Lincolnshire fracking, citing pollution and earthquake risks.
