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Prime minister confirms new UK Universal theme park in Bedford

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New theme park will be built on site of former Kempston Hardwick brickworks near Bedford .

The 476-acre complex is expected to generate 28,000 jobs before it opens in 2031 .

80% of those employed in the new jobs will be from Bedfordshire and surrounding areas.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the investment would "see Bedford home to one of the biggest entertainment parks in Europe ".

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