Brexit lorry park ‘as bright as Wembley Stadium’ in night sky, residents say

Brexit lorry park ‘as bright as Wembley Stadium’ in night sky, residents say
Residents claim the floodlights used to illuminate the Sevington lorry park at night have ruined the night sky and become intrusive (Gareth Fuller/PA)

A giant Brexit lorry park “as bright as Wembley Stadium” is dominating the night sky in Kent and ruining the views of hundreds of people.

The border facility, which is still under construction, was set up by the Government to hold around 1,700 lorries in case of border disruption after the UK left the single market.

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