Douglas Ross - leader of the Scottish Conservatives on the General Election: "We will be the voice of our farming and rural communities"

Scottish Conservative Party leader Douglas Ross said agriculture will be a priority for every Scottish Conservative MP elected at the General Election on July 4

Chris Brayford
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"Being a strong voice for our farmers, crofters and the wider agriculture sector has always been a priority for me."
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"Being a strong voice for our farmers, crofters and the wider agriculture sector has always been a priority for me."

Our farmers across the United Kingdom are currently facing huge challenges and they need to know that Governments across the country are going to be on their side. Farmers ensured that high-quality...

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