Lancashire fracking: Green Party leader Natalie Bennett to join protests at Council meeting

Green Party leader Natalie Bennett says she will join protests against fracking at Lancashire County Council's meeting next week.

She was speaking in response to the Council's decision to recommend approval for a fracking site at Preston New Road.

The Green Party leader said:

"It is disappointing that Lancashire County Council officers have recommended approval for one of the two proposed fracking sites, but this is only a technical judgment, which will be open to challenge."

"The actual decision will be made by elected councillors next week. I would urge them to consider the strength of opposition to fracking in the surrounding communities, and around the country - which polls have demonstrated have only grown as the public has learnt more about extreme energy extraction."

"I will be joining what I am sure will be huge protests against fracking outside the council meeting. I would urge everyone who wants our Government to not just talk about climate change but actually take the actions necessary to cut emissions to join me."