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Petition for Ashford Brexit Lorry Park to be named after Nigel Farage

A Brexit lorry park in Ashford is set to be ready for the transition period in December, after four months of work have already taken place. Residents of the area have raised concerns over the impact of this on the environment and air quality. However, a new petition has emerged this morning, calling for the park to be named after Nigel Farage. 

Brexit leader Nigel Farage faces criticism over Ashford Lorry Park

The ‘Change.org’ petition launched by Gareth Evans urges Kent County Council to officially name the land after the Brexit Party Leader in recognition of his support for the Brexit transition. 

The proposals had already been unofficially dubbed the ‘Farage Garage’ by Twitter users but the petition is gaining popularity with over 6,000 signatures so far. 

Cristina George, a resident of Ashford said: “Of course I signed the petition. After he got us into this mess it is only right. The ‘Farage Garage’ becoming official would be a fitting and lasting legacy.”

In the event of a disruption at Dover or the Eurotunnel, the site, officially named the ‘Sevington Inland Border Facility’, will be used to hold up to 1,700 HGVs. This is in a desperate bid to avoid long queues on the M20. 

Locals have been voicing their views on social media.

Ministers are keen for residents to share their views and comment on the scheme. They have until 26th October to submit feedback to “help shape details of the planning submission”.

Cllr Paul Bartlett (Con) lives close to the site, he said: “”It is not an opportunity for the Remainers to have a go at Brexit, but it is an opportunity for the people who want to genuinely have a say about the impact it will have on the community.”

The northern section of the site will initially be used for HMRC custom checks and filing paperwork for truckers, with the southern plot becoming a holding area.

It is anticipated that despite the uproar, the Secretary of State will demand lorries continue to be checked onto the land until 2025. 

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