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Radio Cumbria,4 mins

Cumbria sanctuary bid

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Anti-immigration protesters heckled councillors during "sanctuary" status public meeting. The council said it meant creating a welcoming environment for people in need of refuge, opponents raised fears this would lead to a rise in immigration. BBC Cumbria Political Reporter Bob Cooper was there and explains the background to the meeting.

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