Rishi Sunak is trying to find a compromise on onshore wind that would avoid a Tory rebellion by turbine supporters, including Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, without provoking a backlash from MPs opposed to the developments.
The prime minister is considering lifting a ban on new onshore wind developments under pressure from cabinet ministers and senior MPs, but has yet to make a decision as he tries to work out whether it would lead to a backlash from other MPs.
Wendy Morton, a former chief whip, last night became the latest MP to back an amendment proposed by Simon Clarke, the former equalization secretary, which would make it easier for local areas to allow parks land wind
The rebels think so