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Fly-tippers could get points on driving licence to 'deter' crimes under Tory General Election plan

Defra figures revealed council authorities had faced over one million reports of fly-tipping last year

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CLA president Victoria Vyvyan speaking on fly-tipping: "Without more progress, farmers, not the criminals, will continue to pay the price."
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CLA president Victoria Vyvyan speaking on fly-tipping: "Without more progress, farmers, not the criminals, will continue to pay the price."

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a pledge to support farmers with the burden of rural crime by imposing point deductions on driving licences for those caught fly-tipping. Ahead of the next General...

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