Onshore wind critic Leadsom is new UK energy secretary

Former energy minister who said benefits of onshore turbines 'hugely exaggerated' to lead policy-making

Andrea Leadsom leaves Number 10, Downing Street after being appointed Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on July 24, 2019 in London, England. — Andrea Leadsom leaves Number 10, Downing Street after being appointed Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on July 24, 2019 in London, England.Foto: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Andrew Lee

Published 25 July 2019, 07:26Updated 25 July 2019, 07:26