'Asset stripping' of Newton Rigg may be unlawful

Askham Bryans sale of Newton Riggs land and assets near Penrith could be classed as unlawful, a Cumbrian Lord has claimed.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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'Asset stripping' of Newton Rigg may be unlawful

Askham Bryan's sale of Newton Rigg's land and assets near Penrith could be classed as unlawful, a Cumbrian Lord has claimed. Speaking in the House of Lords on Monday, May 17, Lord Inglewood, chair of...

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