Business Secretary Grant Shapps denied a challenge on onshore wind from Tory rebels constitutes a 'row' or that there is a 'massive gulf' between their position and that of the government.
However, Mr Shapps told Sky News:"I've always said and indeed [Mr Sunak] has always said - where onshore wind happens, it needs to happen with local consent.Mr Shapps admitted he hasn't"studied all the ramifications of that in terms of the planning changes".The business secretary's remarks signal a possible climbdown to avoid a damaging defeat by Tory rebels, made more likely by Labour's backing for the amendment.
Mr Sunak is also facing a split in opinion from within his own Cabinet, with Levelling-Up Secretary Michael Gove understood to be backing an end to the moratorium.The PM's official spokesman told reporters:"You'll know there are quite detailed rules around onshore wind and what is allowed - it requires developers to consult with communities in advance a planning application.
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