Date: 06/12/2021

The Duke of Northumberland has insisted he 'strongly refutes' claims he threatened to derail the planned Northumberland Line rail project after demanding £600,000 to allow trains to continue operating on his land.

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Duke of Northumberland refutes claims he demanded £600,000 for new rail line

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The Duke of Northumberland has insisted he "strongly refutes" claims he threatened to derail the planned Northumberland Line rail project after demanding £600,000 to allow trains to continue operating on his land.

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