Labour pledges to put Minister with rural responsibilities in every department

The Labour Party has promised to give one Minister in every Government department responsibility for rural affairs.

Abi Kay
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Labour pledges to put Minister with rural responsibilities in every department

The Labour Party has promised to give one Minister in every Government department responsibility for rural affairs. Shadow Defra Secretary Luke Pollard unveiled the pledge at the party conference in...

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