Packham accused of spreading fake news on social media

The NFU has called out BBC presenter Chris Packham after he tweeted out an incorrect statement from the organisation.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Packham accused of spreading fake news on social media

NFU deputy president Stuart Roberts also questioned the robustness of Mr Packham's accuracy checking. "For the avoidance of doubt the NFU has never ever said this," Mr Robert's tweet ended. This...

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