Government must ensure 'well-targeted' support for ag sector amid pandemic

This is an extraordinary time to be involved in our food and drink supply chain says Mike Rumbles, MSP for the North East of Scotland.

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Government must ensure 'well-targeted' support for ag sector amid pandemic

This is an extraordinary time to be involved in our food and drink supply chain says Mike Rumbles, MSP for the North East of Scotland. There has rightly been a huge amount of praise for NHS staff,...

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