Trump presidency could lead to 'more pain' for British farmers

Sir Ed Davey has challenged the Government not to 'undercut' British farmers in trade deals with the USA

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President Trump said his adminstration would mark the 'golden age' of America. But could it mean bad news for British farmers?
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President Trump said his adminstration would mark the 'golden age' of America. But could it mean bad news for British farmers?

Liberal Democrats Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey has urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer not to 'sell out' British farmers in trade deals following the the inauguration of Donald Trump as the...

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