I am deeply disappointed that Ed Miliband and the Labour Government have already approved three massive solar farm applications within a matter of days. This includes Gate Burton in Lincolnshire and Mallard Pass on the Lincolnshire/ Rutland border.
In doing this, they have shown a complete disregard for the local community's views about these huge sites. They have failed to understand the importance of good agricultural land here in Lincolnshire and what the cumulation of these solar farms will mean for our nation's food security.
Understanding the sheer amount of documentation associated with each one of these proposals, I struggle to believe that the detail was properly analysed before these decisions were taken. It also goes against the previous Government's policy which made clear that good agricultural land and our food security must come first.
It is deeply disappointing that the three huge applications will now be developed. I will continue to fight hard against massive solar farms taking up vast swathes of our agricultural land and work with residents to oppose the massive scale proposals in the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.
