Overview

• Miliband has approved large solar farms in Cambridgeshire, Rutland, and Lincolnshire, overruling planning recommendations.
• Critics argue the projects will reduce domestic food production and increase reliance on imports.
• Local communities express frustration over the potential impact on landscape, biodiversity, and property values.
• Supporters believe the projects are essential for meeting net-zero targets and reducing energy costs.
• The decision may face judicial review, adding legal costs to the controversy.