green belt

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An MP has said she is "deeply disappointed and angered" by the government's decision to approve building film studios on green belt land.

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"We will continue to defend Marlow's green belt against inappropriate development."

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Ahead of his speech, he told the BBC his party would give English councils more powers to build on green belt land to boost housing.

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Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour would give English councils more powers to build on green belt land to boost housing.

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In an interview with BBC Breakfast, Sir Keir gave an example of homes being built on a playing field rather than a car park because the car park was technically within the green belt.

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