However, Steve Reed, the Secretary of State for environment, food and rural affairs, disagreed on this issue. In a letter he said the proposed development had been justified. The letter said ...

The environment secretary has defended the government's ... He said transitioning to a green economy was necessary for the UK to take back "control of our own energy supply" especially in light ...

The environment secretary has defended the government's net zero agenda ... only crude oil refinery He said transitioning to a green economy was necessary for the UK to take back "control of our own ...