Farming pitched to the Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a key part of economic growth

With economic growth in focus for the Labour Government, Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner emphasised farming’s importance at the National Sheep Association Sheep Event

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Farming pitched to the Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a key part of economic growth

Defra Secretary Steve Reed has made it clear to the Prime Minister that Defra needs to play a part as the new Labour Government looks to focus on economic growth. And Sir Keir Starmer is receptive to...

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