South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for ministers to bury plans for a new coal mine in Cumbria.
After the plans were approved by Cumbria County Council back in March, Mr Farron wrote to the Secretary of State to call the decision in.
Proposals have now stalled, and he is urging Government to put the plans to bed.
During a debate on climate change in Parliament, Mr Farron said: “If we’re serious about tackling climate change, we need to keep fossil fuels in the ground.
“And to that end, will she agree with me that the proposals for a West Cumbria coal mine should be cancelled, will she speak to her friend the Secretary of State for Local Government to whom I have written."
“And will she instead commit Government money from the Northern Powerhouse to create renewable energy jobs in West Cumbria instead.”
In response, the Energy Secretary Andrea Leadsom said she was delighted that the UK had moved from a 40 per cent reliance on coal to just 5% today.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here