The prime minister is considering lifting a ban on new onshore wind developments under pressure from cabinet ministers and senior backbenchers, but has yet to make a decision as he attempts to find out whether this would lead to a counter-rebellion from other MPs. Wendy Morton, a former chief whip, last night became the latest MP to back an amendment proposed by Simon Clarke, the former leveling-up secretary, that would make it easier for local areas to allow onshore wind farms. Rebels believe they have
