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The PM's action has caused fury among climate change groups, who say it 'flies in the face' of the Government's promise to reach zero-carbon electricity by 2035.
Critics say a commitment to build new gas-fired power stations would threaten climate pledges.
PM says he will not gamble on energy security, in move likely to be seen as backwards step in decarbonising network
In a move that will anger environmental campaigners, Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho will say Britain needs to be 'realistic', and insist new gas plants are needed to keep the lights on.
The UK could face blackouts unless it builds more gas-fired power stations, the Government has said, despite pledges to cut carbon emissions.