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LibDem Autumn Conference: call for creation of three new National Parks to restore nature and rural communities

A new deal should treat farmers as 'trusted, talented and tenacious allies', says MP Tim Farron

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LibDem Rural Affairs spokesperson Tim Farron said it was to 'rethink and reimagine' our National Parks
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LibDem Rural Affairs spokesperson Tim Farron said it was to 'rethink and reimagine' our National Parks

The Liberal Democrats have called for 拢50 million to be spent yearly on the creation of three new national parks which would support tenant farmers, boost rural communities and restore and protect the...

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