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−	[[Image:Victoria Atkins.jpg\|250px\|right\|thumb\|Victoria Atkins, Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle]] '''Victoria Atkins''' is the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament (MP) for Louth and Horncastle. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/victoria-atkins/4399 Victoria Atkins MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 22 May 2015 </ref>	+	[[Image:Victoria Atkins.jpg\|250px\|right\|thumb\|Victoria Atkins, Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle]] '''Victoria Atkins''' is the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament (MP) for Louth and Horncastle, first elected in May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/victoria-atkins/4399 Victoria Atkins MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 22 May 2015 </ref>

		+	Atkins was appointed parliamentary under secretary of state at the [[Home Office]] on 9 November 2017.
	==Background==		==Background==

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 ==Stance on fracking==
-{{‪Template:Fracking badge‬}}Atkin's constituency includes 10 oil and gas oil and gas licence blocks, the third largest share of new licenses awarded by the [[Oil and Gas Authority]] under the 14th licensing round in 2015. Six of these were awarded to [[GDF Suez]], two to [[Egdon Resources]], one to [[Cirque]] and one to [[IGas]]. There are plans for one shale well and 2D and 3D seismic surveying, but no active applications are underway. <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-licensing-rounds Oil and gas: licensing rounds], ''GOV.uk'', accessed 14 November 2016. </ref>
+{{‪Template:Fracking badge‬}}Atkin's constituency includes 10 oil and gas oil and gas licence blocks, the third largest share of new licenses awarded by the [[Oil and Gas Authority]] under the 14th licensing round in 2015. Six of these were awarded to [[GDF Suez]], two to [[Egdon Resources]], one to [[Cirque]] and one to [[IGas]]. There are plans for one shale well and 2D and 3D seismic surveying, but no active applications were underway as of November 2016. <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-licensing-rounds Oil and gas: licensing rounds], ''GOV.uk'', accessed 14 November 2016. </ref>
 Atkins has backed her party's pro-fracking stance, despite local concern over these licences.

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-[[Image:Victoria Atkins.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Victoria Atkins MP]]
+[[Image:Victoria Atkins.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Victoria Atkins, Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle]] '''Victoria Atkins''' is the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament (MP) for Louth and Horncastle. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/victoria-atkins/4399 Victoria Atkins MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 22 May 2015 </ref>
 ==Background==
-In March 2015 [[Peter Tapsell]], the previous MP for Louth & Horncastle, decided to retire from politics following 18 years of serving this constituency. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/sir-peter-tapsell/348 Rt Hon Sir Peter Tapsell] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 22 May 2015 </ref> Atkins was selected to stand as the Conservative candidate for this safe seat in May 2015. She was successfully elected with a majority of 14,977 votes. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000798 Louth & Horncastle Parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 22 May 2015 </ref>
+In March 2015 [[Peter Tapsell]], the previous MP for Louth & Horncastle, decided to retire from politics following 18 years of serving this constituency. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/sir-peter-tapsell/348 Rt Hon Sir Peter Tapsell] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 22 May 2015 </ref> Atkins was selected to stand as the Conservative candidate for this safe seat in May 2015. She won with a majority of 14,977 votes. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000798 Louth & Horncastle Parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 22 May 2015 </ref>
 ==Lobbying links==
-Her brother [[James Atkins]] works at heavyweight lobbying firm [[Burson-Marsteller]], as managing director of strategy, business development and digital, EMEA and deputy chairman, EMEA public affairs practice. Victoria Atkins declared her brother's employment on the MP's financial register as 'engaged in lobbying the public sector on behalf of a third party or client'.<ref> Parliament Publications [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmregmem/150713/150713.pdf Register of Members’ Financial Interests as at 13 July 2015], accessed 23 July 2015.</ref>
+Her brother [[James Atkins]] works at heavyweight lobbying firm [[Burson-Marsteller]], where he is EMEA managing director of strategy, business development and digital, and deputy chairman of B-M's EMEA public affairs practice. Victoria Atkins declared her brother's employment on the MP's financial register as 'engaged in lobbying the public sector on behalf of a third party or client'.<ref> Parliament Publications [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmregmem/150713/150713.pdf Register of Members’ Financial Interests as at 13 July 2015], accessed 23 July 2015.</ref>
 ==Stance on fracking==
 {{‪Template:Fracking badge‬}}Atkin's constituency includes 10 oil and gas oil and gas licence blocks, the third largest share of new licenses awarded by the [[Oil and Gas Authority]] under the 14th licensing round in 2015. Six of these were awarded to [[GDF Suez]], two to [[Egdon Resources]], one to [[Cirque]] and one to [[IGas]]. There are plans for one shale well and 2D and 3D seismic surveying, but no active applications are underway. <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-licensing-rounds Oil and gas: licensing rounds], ''GOV.uk'', accessed 14 November 2016. </ref>
-Commenting on the licenses, Atkins said:
+Atkins has backed her party's pro-fracking stance, despite local concern over these licences.
 <blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%;font-size:10pt"> 'There is a lot of controversy surrounding fracking. However, we need to have an open mind - until we know more about a specific proposal. These licences are only for exploration and it’s by no means certain that any shale gas will be found. When it comes to our future energy supplies, it is important we consider every alternative. There are also things like new jobs to take into consideration. Of course, people are concerned but there is a very robust planning system in place which will offer protection.' <ref> John Fieldhouse, [http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/environment/mp-gives-cautious-support-to-fracking-as-opposition-mounts-1-7178191 MP gives ‘cautious support’ to fracking as opposition mounts], ''Louth Leader'', 24 January 2016, accessed 30 November 2016. </ref> </blockquote>

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 '''Victoria Atkins''' is the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament (MP) for Louth and Horncastle. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/victoria-atkins/4399 Victoria Atkins MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 22 May 2015 </ref>
-==Background
+==Background==
 In March 2015 [[Peter Tapsell]], the previous MP for Louth & Horncastle, decided to retire from politics following 18 years of serving this constituency. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/sir-peter-tapsell/348 Rt Hon Sir Peter Tapsell] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 22 May 2015 </ref> Atkins was selected to stand as the Conservative candidate for this safe seat in May 2015. She was successfully elected with a majority of 14,977 votes. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000798 Louth & Horncastle Parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 22 May 2015 </ref>
-==Family==
+==Lobbying links==
-*[[James Atkins]], brother. Managing director of strategy, business development and digital, EMEA and deputy chairman, EMEA public affairs practice at lobbyists [[Burson-Marsteller]], where he has been declared by Atkins as involved in 'engaged in lobbying the public sector on behalf of a third party or client'.<ref> Parliament Publications [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmregmem/150713/150713.pdf Register of Members’ Financial Interests as at 13 July 2015], accessed 23 July 2015.</ref>
+Her brother [[James Atkins]] works at heavyweight lobbying firm [[Burson-Marsteller]], as managing director of strategy, business development and digital, EMEA and deputy chairman, EMEA public affairs practice. Victoria Atkins declared her brother's employment on the MP's financial register as 'engaged in lobbying the public sector on behalf of a third party or client'.<ref> Parliament Publications [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmregmem/150713/150713.pdf Register of Members’ Financial Interests as at 13 July 2015], accessed 23 July 2015.</ref>
 ==Stance on fracking==

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 '''Victoria Atkins''' is the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament (MP) for Louth and Horncastle. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/victoria-atkins/4399 Victoria Atkins MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 22 May 2015 </ref>
-In March 2015 [[Peter Tapsell]], the previous MP for Louth & Horncastle, decided to retire from politics following eighteen years of serving this constituency. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/sir-peter-tapsell/348 Rt Hon Sir Peter Tapsell] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 22 May 2015 </ref> Atkins was selected to stand as the Conservative candidate for this safe seat in May 2015. She was successfully elected with a majority of 14,977 votes. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000798 Louth & Horncastle Parliamentary constituency] BBC News, 8 May 2015, accessed 22 May 2015 </ref>
+==Background
 ==Family==
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 ==Stance on fracking==
-{{‪Template:Fracking badge‬}}Atkin's constituency includes ten oil and gas oil and gas licence blocks, the third largest share of new licenses awarded by the [[Oil and Gas Authority]] under the 14th licensing round in 2015. Six of these were went to [[GDF Suez]], two to [[Egdon Resources]], one to [[Cirque]] and one to [[IGas]]. There are plans for one shale well and 2D and 3D seismic surveying, but no active applications are underway. <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-licensing-rounds Oil and gas: licensing rounds], ''GOV.uk'', accessed 14 November 2016. </ref>
+{{‪Template:Fracking badge‬}}Atkin's constituency includes 10 oil and gas oil and gas licence blocks, the third largest share of new licenses awarded by the [[Oil and Gas Authority]] under the 14th licensing round in 2015. Six of these were awarded to [[GDF Suez]], two to [[Egdon Resources]], one to [[Cirque]] and one to [[IGas]]. There are plans for one shale well and 2D and 3D seismic surveying, but no active applications are underway. <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-licensing-rounds Oil and gas: licensing rounds], ''GOV.uk'', accessed 14 November 2016. </ref>
 Commenting on the licenses, Atkins said:

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	<blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%;font-size:10pt"> 'There is a lot of controversy surrounding fracking. However, we need to have an open mind - until we know more about a specific proposal. These licences are only for exploration and it’s by no means certain that any shale gas will be found. When it comes to our future energy supplies, it is important we consider every alternative. There are also things like new jobs to take into consideration. Of course, people are concerned but there is a very robust planning system in place which will offer protection.' <ref> John Fieldhouse, [http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/environment/mp-gives-cautious-support-to-fracking-as-opposition-mounts-1-7178191 MP gives ‘cautious support’ to fracking as opposition mounts], ''Louth Leader'', 24 January 2016, accessed 30 November 2016. </ref> </blockquote>		<blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%;font-size:10pt"> 'There is a lot of controversy surrounding fracking. However, we need to have an open mind - until we know more about a specific proposal. These licences are only for exploration and it’s by no means certain that any shale gas will be found. When it comes to our future energy supplies, it is important we consider every alternative. There are also things like new jobs to take into consideration. Of course, people are concerned but there is a very robust planning system in place which will offer protection.' <ref> John Fieldhouse, [http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/environment/mp-gives-cautious-support-to-fracking-as-opposition-mounts-1-7178191 MP gives ‘cautious support’ to fracking as opposition mounts], ''Louth Leader'', 24 January 2016, accessed 30 November 2016. </ref> </blockquote>
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		+	Local constituents have called on Atkins to oppose fracking. <ref> [http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/your-say/fracking-wish-i-had-same-confidence-1-7190394 Wish I had same confidence], ''Horncastle News'', 30 January 2016, accessed 30 November 2016. </ref>

	===Voting record===		===Voting record===

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 Commenting on the licenses, Atkins said:
-<blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%;font-size:10pt"> 'There is a lot of controversy surrounding fracking. However, we need to have an open mind - until we know more about a specific proposal. These licences are only for exploration and it’s by no means certain that any shale gas will be found. When it comes to our future energy supplies, it is important we consider every alternative. There are also things like new jobs to take into consideration. Of course, people are concerned but there is a very robust planning system in place which will offer protection.' </blockquote>
+<blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%;font-size:10pt"> 'There is a lot of controversy surrounding fracking. However, we need to have an open mind - until we know more about a specific proposal. These licences are only for exploration and it’s by no means certain that any shale gas will be found. When it comes to our future energy supplies, it is important we consider every alternative. There are also things like new jobs to take into consideration. Of course, people are concerned but there is a very robust planning system in place which will offer protection.' <ref> John Fieldhouse, [http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/environment/mp-gives-cautious-support-to-fracking-as-opposition-mounts-1-7178191 MP gives ‘cautious support’ to fracking as opposition mounts], ''Louth Leader'', 24 January 2016, accessed 30 November 2016. </ref>
 ===Voting record===