Farmers call on Scottish Government to hold a referendum over a National Park proposal in Galloway

"She (Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon) must allow us to have a say whether we have a National Park or not"

Chris Brayford
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"We feel the people of Galloway and South Ayrshire should have a vote on the Park in a referendum. (Denise Brownlee)
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"We feel the people of Galloway and South Ayrshire should have a vote on the Park in a referendum. (Denise Brownlee)

Dumfries and Galloway Council has agreed to push the Scottish Government for a referendum over proposals for a National Park in the region. Following a demonstration held outside Dumfries and Galloway...

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