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Politics unspun

Some politicians don't tell the whole truth about coal in the UK, in the hope of political point-scoring.  The reality is often more complex. Decisions on coal in the UK can affect our communities, health, and climate. It's therefore vital these decisions are based on verifiable facts, not misleading slogans.

We unpack politicians' public comments on coal, show the data on that says, and point to independent sources so you can check for yourself. This is to help you make informed choices and challenge misleading political messages.

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Lee Anderson on dirty, horrible, dangerous coal jobs
January 28th 2026

As part of our Politics Unspun series we are unpacking politicians’ public comments on coal to challenge any misleading or incorrect messages. Todays’ focus is on comments made during a Westminster Hall debate in December 2025 about the oil refining sector. During the debate, Lee Anderson MP made some statements about coal…

Janet Finch-Saunders on coal mining & tips in Wales
July 3rd 2025

As part of our Politics Unspun series we are unpacking politicians’ public comments on coal to challenge any misleading or incorrect messages. Todays’ focus is on comments made during a Senedd Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee meeting on 04/06/2025, some…

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