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24 May 2016

4687 GB adults surveyed

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Yesterday a Yorkshire council approved new fracking tests, which could pave the way for further tests across the UK. Do you approve or disapprove of this decision?

Conducted 24 May 2016

YouGov surveyed 4687 GB adults

31%
42%
27%
Yesterday a Yorkshire council approved new fracking tests, which could pave the way for further tests across the UK. Do you approve or disapprove of this decision?

Conducted 24 May 2016

YouGov surveyed 4687 GB adults

By:
31%
42%
27%

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