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Lancashire County Council defers Cuadrilla fracking decision

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Responding to the news that Lancashire County Council has again extended the time period to make decisions on Cuadrilla’s two fracking planning applications, Friends of the Earth’s climate and energy campaigner Donna Hume said:  “This is yet another fracking decision delayed until after the election and it shows just how politically toxic fracking has become. It’s no surprise that more than 1000 candidates have now promised to oppose fracking if elected.

“Whoever leads the next Government must follow the example of Scotland and Wales and introduce an immediate moratorium at least until the climate and health risks have been assessed.

“Lancashire Council should support the majority of its residents who are opposed to fracking and say no to making the county the UK’s fracking guinea pig.”

ENDS

Notes to editors

1. Details of the delay can be found on Lancashire County Council’s website.

For press information please contact the Friends of the Earth media team on 020 7566 1649.

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