Business and energy secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg claims move will bolster energy security
The government has confirmed it is lifting the moratorium on fracking in England, arguing it will help bolster energy security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The business and energy secretary, Jacob Rees-Mogg, said: “In light of [Vladimir’] Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and weaponisation of energy, strengthening our energy security is an absolute priority, and – as the prime minister said – we are going to ensure the UK is a net energy exporter by 2040.
