The Government has lifted a ban on fracking for shale gas in England while unveiling plans to limit rising energy costs.
The London Assembly has today reaffirmed its position from November 2014 and supports the Mayor's position against fracking.
Leonie Cooper AM, who proposed the motion, said:
"Opening the door to fracking is an incredibly disappointing step backwards and could badly impact London. We know that more energy is used to extract shale gas than conventional oil and gas -- and fracked gas leaks more into the atmosphere.
"We have already seen a ban on onshore wind and cuts to solar energy schemes from this Government. Fracking is not the solution to our energy crisis, we should have seen widespread investment in insulation schemes and renewables over the past 12 years and need it now more urgently than ever."
The full text of the motion is:
In light of the Prime Minister lifting the ban on fracking today (8 September 2022), this Assembly reaffirms its position from November 2014 and supports the Mayor's position against fracking.
Notes to editors
- Assembly says no to fracking November 2014
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- The motion was agreed by 15 votes for and 9 votes against.
- Leonie Cooper AM, who proposed the motion, is available for interviews.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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