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Lola Christina Alao

Tories call for 'Clarkson clause' to relax planning rules for farmers

A group of pro-green Conservative MPs is championing the introduction of a "Clarkson clause" named after the popular television presenter and farmer Jeremy Clarkson. This would permit farmers to establish farm shops without the hassle of obtaining planning permission.

The Conservative Environment Network (CEN) is also calling for greater freedom to put up wind turbines and solar panels on farmland.

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