CPRE says PM must extend his 'good growth in every postcode' pledge to rural communities

Group sets out six key Andy Burnham asks to help rebalance rural Britain

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 4 min read
The CPRE says there must also be growth in every rural postcode
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The CPRE says there must also be growth in every rural postcode

A countryside charity has set out its six priorities for new Prime Minister Andy Burnham reminding the Makerfield MP that land is at the heart of many challenges facing the country. The Campaign to...

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