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Fabian Hamilton, MP for Leeds North East, said residents in his constituency are being "constantly disrupted" by encampments near Roundhay Park. Ellie Rogers, the CEO of Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange, which supports the Traveller and Romany Gypsy communities, said more powers were the "last thing" authorities needed.

The charity has created a negotiated stopping policy with Leeds City Council but Ms Rogers said it was not being "actively implemented". The policy means Gypsies and Travellers will work with the local authority and may be allowed to remain on land for up to 28 days, as long as the site is left clean.

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