Fury as frontbenchers block Metal Theft Bill

Government opposition to a private member’s bill on metal theft has sparked fury among energy network companies that are targeted by thieves up to 20 times a day.The Bill, tabled by Graham Jones, Labour MP for Haslingden & Hyndburn, had cross-party ­support and was backed by network firms, which spend £12 million a year on … Continued

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