Greg Knight - Revision history

Melissa Jones: /* Stance on fracking */

2019-07-11T11:47:00Z

Stance on fracking

Melissa Jones at 11:45, 11 July 2019

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Melissa Jones at 05:50, 24 August 2017

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Riccardo Boscherini: /* Stance on fracking */

2016-11-17T13:58:48Z

Stance on fracking

Riccardo Boscherini: /* Stance on fracking */

2016-11-17T13:58:29Z

Stance on fracking

Melissa Jones: /* Stance on fracking */

2016-11-17T02:16:01Z

Stance on fracking

Melissa Jones at 02:13, 17 November 2016

2016-11-17T02:13:48Z

Melissa Jones at 02:12, 17 November 2016

2016-11-17T02:12:15Z

Melissa Jones: /* Stance on fracking */

2016-11-17T02:10:58Z

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Riccardo Boscherini: /* Stance on fracking */

2016-11-16T14:36:57Z

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 In February 2016, an open letter was published in a local newspaper imploring Knight to take a strong stance against fracking in Yorkshire. <ref> [http://www.bridlingtonfreepress.co.uk/news/letter-an-open-letter-to-mp-greg-knight-1-7749816 Letter: An open letter to MP Greg Knight], ''Bridlington Free Press'', 26 February 2016, accessed 16 November 2016. </ref>
-Knight's website states that he 'is not an advocate of fracking' and believes communities 'should have the final say' on whether fracking goes ahead in their areas. <ref> Greg Knight MP, [http://gregknight.com/fracking/ Fracking], own website, last accessed 11 July 2019 </ref>
+As of 2019 Knight's website states that he 'is not an advocate of fracking' and believes communities 'should have the final say' on whether fracking goes ahead in their areas. <ref> Greg Knight MP, [http://gregknight.com/fracking/ Fracking], own website, last accessed 11 July 2019 </ref>
 ===Voting record===
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 Knight has voted against greater regulations on fracking. <ref> [https://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/11026/greg_knight/east_yorkshire/divisions?policy=6741 TheyWorkForYou | Greg Knight], , ''TheyWorkForYou'', accessed 14 November 2016. </ref>
-*26 January 2015: voted against making fracking companies apply for an environmental permit before conducting exploratory drilling. He also voted against an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill to include an 18 month moratorium on fracking.
+*26 January 2015: voted against making fracking companies apply for an environmental permit before conducting exploratory drilling. He also voted against an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill to include an 18-month moratorium on fracking.
 *11 February 2015: absent for a vote to require more pre-conditions for where fracking can take place.
 *16 December 2015: absent for a vote to loosen regulations on fracking in protected areas and national parks.

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 In February 2016, an open letter was published in a local newspaper imploring Knight to take a strong stance against fracking in Yorkshire. <ref> [http://www.bridlingtonfreepress.co.uk/news/letter-an-open-letter-to-mp-greg-knight-1-7749816 Letter: An open letter to MP Greg Knight], ''Bridlington Free Press'', 26 February 2016, accessed 16 November 2016. </ref>
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 ====Web & Social media====
 *Website: http://gregknight.com
 *Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregknightmp

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 [[File:Greg Knight.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Greg Knight, Conservative MP for East Yorkshire]]
-'''Greg Knight''' is the [[Conservative Party]] member of Parliament (MP) for East Yorkshire, he became MP for this area in 2001. He was re-elected for the same seat in May 2005, May 2010 and May 2015.<ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/sir-greg-knight/1200 Rt Hon Sir Greg Knight MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 9 March 2015 </ref>
+'''Sir Greg Knight''' is the [[Conservative Party]] member of Parliament (MP) for East Yorkshire, he became MP for this area in 2001. He was re-elected for the same seat in May 2005, May 2010, May 2015<ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/sir-greg-knight/1200 Rt Hon Sir Greg Knight MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 9 March 2015 </ref> and June 2017.
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 Knight's constituency includes 14 oil and gas licence blocks, awarded by the [[Oil and Gas Authority]] under its 14th licensing round in 2015. Ten of these licenses went to [[Cuadrilla]], three to [[INEOS]] and one to [[Europa]]. There are plans for a total of 10 shale wells, five hrz frac wells and for 2D and 3D seismic surveying. <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-licensing-rounds Oil and gas: licensing rounds], ''GOV.uk'', accessed 14 November 2016. </ref> No applications are currently underway.
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 ===Voting record===
 Knight has voted against greater regulations on fracking. <ref> [https://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/11026/greg_knight/east_yorkshire/divisions?policy=6741 TheyWorkForYou | Greg Knight], , ''TheyWorkForYou'', accessed 14 November 2016. </ref>
 *26 January 2015: voted against making fracking companies apply for an environmental permit before conducting exploratory drilling. He also voted against an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill to include an 18 month moratorium on fracking.

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	Knight's constituency includes 14 oil and gas licence blocks, awarded by the [[Oil and Gas Authority]] under its 14th licensing round in 2015. Ten of these licenses went to [[Cuadrilla]], three to [[INEOS]] and one to [[Europa]]. There are plans for a total of 10 shale wells, five hrz frac wells and for 2D and 3D seismic surveying. <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-licensing-rounds Oil and gas: licensing rounds], ''GOV.uk'', accessed 14 November 2016. </ref> No applications are currently underway.		Knight's constituency includes 14 oil and gas licence blocks, awarded by the [[Oil and Gas Authority]] under its 14th licensing round in 2015. Ten of these licenses went to [[Cuadrilla]], three to [[INEOS]] and one to [[Europa]]. There are plans for a total of 10 shale wells, five hrz frac wells and for 2D and 3D seismic surveying. <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-licensing-rounds Oil and gas: licensing rounds], ''GOV.uk'', accessed 14 November 2016. </ref> No applications are currently underway.

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 :'I think it would be highly improper if we were to develop any industry in the Wolds. I would hope the planning authority in due course takes into account this is an area of outstanding natural beauty. I would be very concerned if this was to proceed further.' <ref> [http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/protesters-vow-fight-fracking-moves-cuadrilla/story-27631722-detail/story.html Protesters vow to fight fracking moves as Cuadrilla awarded licence to explore in East Riding], ''Huff Daily Mail'', 19 August 2015, accessed 16 November 2016. </ref> </blockquote>
-Despite his comments, Knight was absent for a Westminster vote in December 2015 on the regulations on fracking in 'areas of outstanding natural beauty'.
+Nevertheless, Knight failed to show up for a critical Westminster vote in December 2015 on the regulations on fracking in 'areas of outstanding natural beauty'.
 In February 2016, an open letter was published in a local newspaper imploring Knight to take a strong stance against fracking in Yorkshire. <ref> [http://www.bridlingtonfreepress.co.uk/news/letter-an-open-letter-to-mp-greg-knight-1-7749816 Letter: An open letter to MP Greg Knight], ''Bridlington Free Press'', 26 February 2016, accessed 16 November 2016. </ref>

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 In response to the new licenses, Knight said:
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 :'I think it would be highly improper if we were to develop any industry in the Wolds. I would hope the planning authority in due course takes into account this is an area of outstanding natural beauty. I would be very concerned if this was to proceed further.' <ref> [http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/protesters-vow-fight-fracking-moves-cuadrilla/story-27631722-detail/story.html Protesters vow to fight fracking moves as Cuadrilla awarded licence to explore in East Riding], ''Huff Daily Mail'', 19 August 2015, accessed 16 November 2016. </ref> </blockquote>

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−	[[File:Greg Knight.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Greg Knight]]	+	[[File:Greg Knight.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Greg Knight, Conservative MP for East Yorkshire]]
	'''Greg Knight''' is the [[Conservative Party]] member of Parliament (MP) for East Yorkshire, he became MP for this area in 2001. He was re-elected for the same seat in May 2005, May 2010 and May 2015.<ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/sir-greg-knight/1200 Rt Hon Sir Greg Knight MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 9 March 2015 </ref>		'''Greg Knight''' is the [[Conservative Party]] member of Parliament (MP) for East Yorkshire, he became MP for this area in 2001. He was re-elected for the same seat in May 2005, May 2010 and May 2015.<ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/sir-greg-knight/1200 Rt Hon Sir Greg Knight MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 9 March 2015 </ref>