'If only she had talked about it we would have changed everything'

Just over 12 months ago former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Owen Paterson lost his wife of 40 years to suicide.

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'If only she had talked about it we would have changed everything'

Just over 12 months ago former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Owen Paterson lost his wife of 40 years to suicide. In his own words, he tells of the utter devastation and anguish...

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