Terry Jermy, Labour MP for South West Norfolk, has written an extensive letter of objection to the Environment Agency (EA) railing against Cranswick's bid to create the huge 'megafarm' in Methwold and Feltwell.

The food giant hopes to create a "modern facility" to house 14,000 pigs and 870,000 chickens at any one time.

The proposed plans for the two connected sites in Methwold and Feltwell (Image: West Norfolk Council)

But the plans have stirred a huge amount of controversy in the region, prompting 15,000 people to object. International animal welfare and climate campaign groups have even become involved in fighting against it.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has also submitted a petition that has gained 40,000 signatures, urging West Norfolk Council (WNC) to reject the plan.

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In a letter to the EA, Mr Jermy urged officials not to issue a permit for the farm.

He said: "I believe this will cause unnecessary and damaging pollution which will adversely affect people and biodiversity.

"At a time when it is critical to implement measures to improve the environment, it would be a travesty to permit this damaging........

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