Angela Rayner warned thousands of new homes at risk of dangerous lead pollution

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Exclusive: Thousands of people could be exposed to dangerous lead pollution if a planned housing development goes ahead, a lead refinery has claimed

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A housing project in Kent that could provide 3,500 homes to support Angela Rayner’s housebuilding drive has been paused amid claims that dangerous lead pollution from a neighbouring refinery could put future residents at risk.

Angela Rayner warned thousands of new homes at risk of dangerous lead pollution

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