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Lancashire Council Rejects Permanent Fracking Ban Amid Controversy

10/17/2025

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Lancashire County Council, Reform-led, declined to back a permanent fracking ban, despite concerns from Mark Clifford (Labour group leader) about comments by Richard Tice (Reform UK deputy leader).
Fracking was effectively banned in the United Kingdom in 2019 because of earthquakes and environmental issues.
Critics say fracking threatens landscapes and water safety and favor renewables.
Labour plans to legislate a ban to support clean energy and reduce fossil-fuel reliance.

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Lancashire County Council, Reform-led, declined to back a permanent fracking ban, despite concerns from Mark Clifford (Labour group leader) about comments by Richard Tice (Reform UK deputy leader).
Fracking was effectively banned in the United Kingdom in 2019 because of earthquakes and environmental issues.
Critics say fracking threatens landscapes and water safety and favor renewables.
Labour plans to legislate a ban to support clean energy and reduce fossil-fuel reliance.