MP blasts Cumbria coal mine decision

Commenting on the breaking news that the Government have given the green light for controversial plans to build a coal mine in Cumbria, local MP Tim Farron said: "This decision cancels out all the progress Britain has made on renewable energy. The Government's environmental credentials are yet again left in tatters.

"Rishi Sunak's Government is trashing our country's reputation as a world lead in cutting emissions. He does not represent the views of the public who want green, clean projects.

"After being dragged kicking and screaming to permit more on-shore wind they've now lost all their goodwill by allowing this deeply damaging coal mine.

"Liberal Democrats have long called for this project to be cancelled and we hope the government will reverse their decision."