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 £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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