Fight brutal summer droughts by moving solar panels from green fields and floating them on reservoirs, say senior Tories demanding planning red tape cut
More than 20 MPs and peers, including three serving shadow ministers, have signed a letter calling for planning rules to be eased to allow construction of floating barrages.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Oct 7, 2026, 11:08 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Disasters & Weather
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