Wind Farm

Political Overtones

Ed Miliband: We must embrace wind farms... even if they're built in the countryside

'Britain will have to ‘embrace’ onshore wind farms if Labour wins the next election, Ed Miliband has said.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2609839/Miliband-We-embrace-wind-farms-theyre-built-countryside.html

Why Ed Miliband's wife could get a windfall from more onshore turbines being built

'Justine Thornton is a barrister who specialises in environmental law and has helped developers in high-profile legal battles to build turbines.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2609840/Why-Ed-Milibands-wife-windfall-onshore-turbines-built.html

Cameron told not to appease minority of Tory MPs opposed to windfarms

'Renewable industry and green campaigners concerned prime minister is considering new controls on onshore turbines'

http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/apr/02/david-cameron-appease-minority-tory-mps-opposed-windfarms

Conservatives to promise ban on new onshore windfarms

'Manifesto will focus on solar power and offshore wind instead in attempt to show Cameron is not abandoning green agenda'

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/apr/04/conservatives-promise-ban-new-onshore-windfarms

Wind turbines: A blight on Britain’s countryside or the future of energy?

'Accusing politicians of being full of hot air has long been a national sport, so perhaps it’s no surprise that they are trying to shed some.'

http://metro.co.uk/2014/04/14/wind-turbines-a-blight-on-britains-countryside-or-the-future-of-energy-4695963/

Campaign to Protect Rural England

Would like to hear from you if you live near Nocton Fen and have a view or want to object / protest against the large wind turbine development - contact: cprelincs@gmail.com