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Andy Burnham: “Our tourism industry is damaged by too many sewage spills.”

On the recordSeptember 2, 2026
Our tourism industry is damaged by too many sewage spills.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the impact of sewage spills on tourism.

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